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#108: The Upside of Your Dark Side With Dr. Todd Kashdan

The Art of Manliness

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The Paradox of Happiness

In American culture to emphasize happiness and positivity does have some downsides. If you're every decision the determinant is will it make me happier that's a very problematic way to live. You won't get an increase in pay unless by some random way everybody gets 3% or 4% bump in salary. Kids are the ultimate hostage negotiators because they never stop fighting and coming back at you. When we speak about positivity is the be all and end all we miss maturity wisdom personal growth healthy relationships and most of the things that people want in life got you.

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