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The Power of Bad
How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It
Book • 2019
In 'The Power of Bad', John Tierney and Roy F. Baumeister discuss the negativity effect, which is the universal tendency for negative events and emotions to affect us more strongly than positive ones.
The book explains why bad experiences stick with us longer than good ones, how this bias governs our moods, drives marketing, and dominates news and politics.
It also offers practical strategies to recognize and manage this negativity bias, helping readers to avoid its pitfalls and use its power for positive results.
The book explains why bad experiences stick with us longer than good ones, how this bias governs our moods, drives marketing, and dominates news and politics.
It also offers practical strategies to recognize and manage this negativity bias, helping readers to avoid its pitfalls and use its power for positive results.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Mentioned by
Roy Baumeister as a book exploring the disproportionate impact of negative experiences.


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Roy Baumeister - The Psychology Of Male Willpower
Mentioned by Michael Mauboussin as a book that argues people emphasize bad things more than good things.

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Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as co-authors who explore the negativity bias and its impact on our lives.

Reasons to Be Cheerful (Ep. 417 Rebroadcast)
Written by
Roy Baumeister and John Tierney to explore the negativity bias and its impact on our lives.


417. Reasons to Be Cheerful