The Jordan Harbinger Show

555: Jessica Tracy | Why Pride is the Deadly Sin of Success

Sep 2, 2021

Jessica Tracy, a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia and author of 'Take Pride,' dives deep into the dual nature of pride. She distinguishes between authentic pride, which fuels success, and hubristic pride, marked by arrogance. Tracy discusses how pride correlates with grit and influences our responses to others. She reveals fascinating insights on how pride can impact dynamics of dominance and prestige, ultimately emphasizing the importance of cultivating healthy pride for personal growth and meaningful relationships.

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Jessica Tracy

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Pride

2min

The Dual Faces of Pride

15min

The Double-Edged Sword of Narcissistic Pride

4min

The Complex Nature of Pride

12min

Exploring Pride: The Balance Between Hubris and Authenticity

6min

From Hubris to Authentic Pride

7min

Exploring Pride and Sharing Insights

5min

Jessica Tracy (@ProfJessTracy) is a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where she also directs the Emotion & Self Lab. She is the author of Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with Jessica Tracy:

Pride is a universal human emotion and a force that can be harnessed to help humans succeed — it’s a key ingredient to confidence.
Understand the difference between hubristic and authentic pride — why you should seek out one but try to minimize the other.
Learn how pride intersects with grit.
Identify pride to gain an advantage in shifting your own behavior and knowing how to react to others.
Discover how the statuses of dominance and prestige are affected by pride.
And much more...

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