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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.

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Written by Roy Baumeister and John Tierney to explore the negativity bias and its impact on our lives.
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Mentioned by Brett McKay as the basis for their conversation on the negativity effect.
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Mentioned by Jordan Harbinger as the co-author of the book, discussing negativity bias.
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