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The School of Greatness

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

Mar 23, 2015
01:16:30

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  • Embracing uncomfortable emotions like anger and guilt can drive creativity and motivation for personal growth.
  • Tolerating pain and discomfort leads to resilience and wisdom, enhancing the ability to navigate adversity.

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Embracing the Dark Side Emotions

Being emotionally agile means not just focusing on positive emotions but embracing the uncomfortable ones like anger, selfishness, and guilt. These emotions, often viewed negatively, can actually drive creativity, bravery, and motivation, leading to keys of happiness that differ from conventional beliefs. Todd Kasten, a PhD professor, highlights the importance of understanding and utilizing the full range of emotions for personal growth and well-being.

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