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154 Why Anger, Guilt, and Fear Cultivate Success (and the Art of Emotional Agility) with Todd Kashdan

The School of Greatness

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The Effect of Negative Events on Happiness

Our brains are not designed to be happy. It's only there as a byproduct of trying to form alliances, find mates and gain status around our tribe. You want to live a meaningful life and work towards the goals that are important to you - maybe happiness along the way isn't it?

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