
Malcolm Gladwell on the importance of self-correction
Worklife with Adam Grant
Contrasting Strategies: Defensive Pessimism vs. Strategic Optimism
This chapter delves into the differing mental strategies of defensive pessimism and strategic optimism in exam preparation. It highlights how these approaches influence motivation and performance, particularly the impact of unexpected happiness on defensive pessimists.
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