Despite what you learned in kindergarten, cheaters can prosper. Men feel more positive and satisfied after being deceitful, finds new research from Harvard University.
Study participants who chose to lie about their results on a quiz (without being caught) felt more fulfilled than non-cheaters. People were even offered money for each right answer, but the liars felt this “cheater’s high” whether or not they received a financial compensation.
The sense of satisfaction or thrill stems from getting away with something or going around the rules, says study author Francesca Gino, Ph.D.
But fudging your timecard or having an affair isn’t the best way to feel a buzz—you only get pleasure if you don’t think you’re hurting someone else in the process, the researchers say.
Want to feel alive? Reap the benefits by being bold in other parts of your life, Gino advises. Start with these three risks every guy should take.
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