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How To Know If Somebody Lies

March 18, 2026 / 00:24

This episode discusses the insights gained from working as a private investigator, focusing on human nature, analytical thinking, and the importance of questioning narratives.

The guest shares how their background in teaching has influenced their investigative approach, emphasizing the ability to extract information from people.

They reflect on the duality of human behavior and the necessity of considering multiple perspectives in any situation.

The conversation highlights the skills required in both teaching and investigation, drawing parallels between engaging with students and interviewing individuals.

TL;DR

A private investigator discusses insights on human nature and analytical thinking from their career shift from teaching.

Video

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What has working as a PI taught you
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about human [music] nature?
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>> If you like to be analytical and
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question things and love jigsaw puzzles,
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people believe things. Everything they
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hear, the media, and I'm like, hold on,
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there's got to be another side to this.
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And I start to look at both sides of
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things. Everybody has two sides to them.
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>> Do you think you see the world
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differently now than before you got into
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this career? going from teaching. If you
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can get information out of a kid, you
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can get information out of anybody.

Episode Highlights

  • The Analytical Mind of a PI
    Working as a private investigator sharpens your analytical skills and perspective on human nature.
    “Everything they hear, the media, and I'm like, hold on, there's got to be another side to this.”
    @ 00m 06s
    March 18, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Two Sides to Everyone00:13
  • Teaching to Investigating00:21

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