David Lieberman says a liar will often talk more in the second person with lots of "you" statements, or they'll keep referring to "they" or "that" person.
A difficult childhood, low self-esteem, and cognitive dissonance are all possible reasons for consciously or unconsciously engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors.
Rajiv Surendra said he missed out on the opportunity to star in a film adaptation of "The Life of Pi," after "Mean Girls," which left him feeling dejected.