We’ve all been tempted to cut corners—whether it’s at the gym, in a relationship, or on the job. But what if every shortcut you take is silently robbing you of the very success you're chasing? In this eye-opening episode of Quest for Success, Dr. Jerry Cunningham—psychologist, speaker, and best-selling author of the Quest for Success book series—pulls back the curtain on what really happens when you fake the grind.

Through powerful stories, surprising psychology, and even a few movie references (yes, Two-Face makes an appearance), you'll discover why small compromises turn into big consequences—and how to get your integrity, identity, and influence back on track. If you’ve ever felt stuck between the version of you the world sees and the one you actually are, this episode is your invitation to come clean, get honest, and start living the kind of life you were built for.

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ALTERNATE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOURCES YOU CAN USE

1. Dan Ariely – “The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty”
2. Albert Bandura – Moral Disengagement Theory (how people justify unethical actions)
3. Roy Baumeister – Ego Depletion and Self-Control
4. Self-Concept Maintenance Theory – Mazar, Amir, and Ariely (2008)
5. Baumeister & Heatherton (1996): “Self-regulation failure: An overview”
6. Carol Tavris & Elliot Aronson – “Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)” (rationalization research)