In the book, I point that out because if all I had were the macro and the micro lab experience, I would say, look, this is pretty good evidence that we should investigate this in the real world. In each case, for each of these emotions, we have field studies showing the same thing in the realworld where I can target the mechanism in the lab. And so for those reasons, I have faith that what we're doing here is capturing a real world phenomenon. It's true. The pride is not only one of the seven deadly sins. It is the seventh and most deadly sin. But yet, you know, old school pride, having pride in your work to develop
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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