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Type: Self-Improvement / Personal Development
- Atmosphere: A direct and honest guide that invites you to a deep inner quest without embellishments.
Nominated for the readers’ choice Skroutz Book Awards 2026.
The Truth Without Filters
139 pivotal words to help you see life clearly
This book was not written to comfort you. It offers something far more useful: clear thinking. An unflinching look at how people really think, behave, and operate when no one is watching.
Here you will encounter concepts such as power, loss, self-interest, ambition, jealousy, discipline, ingratitude, and authority — exactly as they play out in real life. You will read about relationships as exchanges, not fairy tales. About success as the result of planning, not luck. About failure as something built slowly through procrastination, complacency, and self-deception.
You will see why people approach you with a smile. Why politeness is often a tactic. Why time is not just time — it is a weapon. And why almost no one can bear the truth, however much they ask for it, when the time comes to pay its price.
This book shows you that nothing works out on its own. That those who wait lose. That those who do not stand up for what they want fade away. That those who live with illusions eventually have to face them.
It is not a guide; it is a mirror. And mirrors are never polite.
If you can bear to look at yourself without filters, open it. This book is not a guide. People who do not want to take responsibility follow instructions. You will not find rules here. You will find mirrors. And mirrors are never polite. The heart of this work was forged where two worlds meet: reason and soul. Reason protects, the soul guides, and only when they work together do you stop being at the mercy of circumstance and become a creator.
If you let this book get through to you — not merely reading it, but bearing what it reveals — you will change the way you think. You will learn to distinguish an opportunity from a trap, an ally from an ingrate, a fleeting benefit from something of lasting value.
In the book you will encounter:
The importance of self-observation and how to recognize your own truth.
Ways to accept yourself and build meaningful relationships.
The need for personal responsibility regarding your choices and happiness.
Why We Loved It:
Uses simple and understandable language to explain complex psychological concepts.
Does not provide ready-made solutions, but offers the right questions to help you find your own answers.
Helps you face reality "head-on", acting as a spiritual mirror.
This book is for you if...
Do you feel tired of superficial advice and are looking for a way to gain a deeper understanding of your behaviors and how you relate to others?
Read an excerpt:
"The mirror is not just an object that reflects our outward appearance. It is a tool that allows us to see beyond what is visible, to discover the truths we carefully hide even from ourselves. When we dare to look deep within, we begin to understand that the answers we seek outside have always been there."
The journey toward self-awareness is not always easy nor lined with rose petals. It takes courage to admit our mistakes, to embrace our weaknesses, and to stop blaming circumstances or others for our own stagnation. It is a process of dismantling the illusions we have built over the years.
Through this journey, the mirror ceases to be an enemy and becomes our most loyal ally. It shows us the beauty of authenticity and reminds us that change begins the moment we decide to see reality exactly as it is, without filters or prejudice."
A few words about the author:
Haris Politis was born in Athens and has dedicated his career to the study of human behavior and personal development. Through his work and his presence on social media, he shares thoughts and tools that help people improve the quality of their lives. The Mirror is the essence of his experience, aiming to inspire the reader to take responsibility for their own happiness. His writing is distinguished by its directness and its ability to touch the essence of things.
Manufacturer
Product Guides
- Author
- CHaris Politis
- Publisher
- Dioptra
- Award
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- Skroutz Book Awards 2026
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- Language
- Greek
- Subtitle
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- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 328
- Release Date
- 18/02/2026
- Publication Date
- 2026
- Dimensions
- 14x21 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9786181002712
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