True. Also, build your discernment muscle.

Plus, we live in matrix of gaslighting and manipulation ruled by sociopathic fiat mentality. It's generations and milennia deep. It's quite easy despite pure intentions for one to gaslight trick themselves into believing their own integrity in addition to being subjected to daily bombardment of it. Mastery takes practice. We learn from experience and sometimes swimming deep in the dense muck of deception is the path to truth.