The Truth Advantage The 7 Keys to a Happy and Fulfilling Life

A New York Times bestselling author and television personality shows you how to use the truth to your advantage in every aspect of your life From "I have a headache" to "I don't remember that," studies show that most of us lie once or twice a day. While some lies are considered "white lies," other lies can destroy relationships, careers, and lives. In this helpful and fascinating book, Lis Wiehl shows just how and why the truth is a powerful tool. Using news stories, court cases, and personal anecdotes, she teaches you the seven ways to unlock the Truth Advantage and gives you practical techniques to improve all aspects of your life, from your job to your relationships. This book will also equip you with your own personal lie detector, the secret to finding out when people are not telling you the truth, and then gives you advice on precisely what to do when that happens. Master the truth to your advantage Discover how to win by telling the truth Become your own personal lie detector and spot the clues of dishonesty Lis Wiehl shares her knowledge as a lawyer and news commentator (and the daughter of an FBI agent) to help you sort through the lies and get to the truth. When you tell the truth and can get the truth from others, you are well liked and respected, and your life is happier. This book will help you become the best, most powerful person you can be by using one uncomplicated tool-the Truth Advantage.

Lis Wiehl is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the nation's most prominent trial attorneys and highly regarded commentators. Wiehl is the legal analyst and contributor on the Fox News Channel and Bill O'Reilly's sparring partner in the weekly "Is It Legal?" segment on The O'Reilly Factor. She hosts "Wiehl of Justice" for Fox News affiliates and her column "Lis on Law" appears weekly on FoxNews.com. Lis Wiehl has been a guest on shows such as Dr. Phil, The Early Show, and the Today Show.

Bruce Littlefield is a New York Times bestselling writer and lifestyle expert. He has appeared on the Today show, The Early Show, and The View. Visit him at brucelittlefield.com.

Acknowledgments ix

Part One: Let's Be Honest

1 Get The Truth Advantage 2

2 The American Truth Survey 9

Part Two: The Truth about Lying

3 Why We Lie 29

4 What We Lie About 45

5 The Lie Detector 63

Part Three: The Truth Advantage: The 7 Keys

6 Key 1: Look In the Mirror 85

7 Key 2: Listen Up! 97

8 Key 3: Get Your Facts Straight 113

9 Key 4: Think before You Speak 130

10 Key 5: Time It Right 146

11 Key 6: Admit Your Mistakes 159

12 Key 7: Live the Truth 175

Part Four: Unlocking the Advantage

13 How to Deal with Lies and Liars 199

14 The Truth Advantage in Action 205

15 Truth: A Very Important Issue 220

Final Thoughts 235

Index 237