In the third person, when you're listening to somebody at an acceptance speech, thank all of the people who without them, nothing would have ever happened in their career. They were markers that were worthy of investing in and we'll pay you back. And now we can use those emotions to cooperate with our future self,. But we're fighting the battle of grit and self control with one hand tied behind our back - it's the stronger hand.
What's the best way to build self-control, patience, productivity, and delayed marshmallow eating? For decades psychologists and economists have told us to develop traits like willpower and grit. But psychologist David DeSteno describes a better, easier, and more effective path--the emotions. We talk to David about his new (not-self-help) book "Emotional Success," which argues that the emotions of gratitude, pride, and compassion can help us fulfill long-term goals and (as a special bonus) make us happier and better people.
Plus, David and Tamler take a quiz that measures how utilitarian they are, and you won't believe the results!!! (Actually, you will.)
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Special Guest: Dave DeSteno.
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