I actually get it, I think. It happens when I see a movie like a documentary about people who are either psychologically really messed up or their circumstances are such that they really have to struggle. And I do feel this general sense of gratitude, like, holy shit, like I won the frickin lottery in just how I was bornThe cycle is not fair and we should realize that much of our success is spurious.
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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