#542 - Dr Randy Nesse - Evolutionary Psychiatry Can Explain Human Emotions
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Desire, Motivation, and Balance
This chapter examines the complex relationship between desire and human motivation, challenging the belief that pursuing desires necessarily leads to unhappiness. By contrasting approaches of elite athletes and discussing psychological mechanisms like hedonic adaptation, it emphasizes the importance of realistic goal-setting and maintaining balance in a competitive world.
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