Ambition vs. aspiration with philosopher Agnes Callard
Worklife with Adam Grant
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Boredom avoidance vs Stress avoidance
Some individuals are more inclined to avoid stress, while others are more inclined to avoid boredom. There are people who prioritize avoiding stress over avoiding boredom, and vice versa. This can be seen in the example of someone finding another person exhausting, where one person may be stress avoidant and the other is boredom avoidant. This concept aligns with research that suggests individuals would rather have an interesting experience even if it comes with stress, rather than be bored. Boredom avoidance is linked to extraversion and a desire for rewards, while stress avoidance is linked to emotional reactivity and introversion.
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