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Grit, the ability to persevere against all odds, is widely recognized as the key to success. But how can grit be cultivated and sustained? In this myth-shattering book, David DeSteno reveals that the most powerful tools we can draw upon to achieve our toughest goals are not willpower or self-denial, but our prosocial emotions—gratitude, compassion, and pride. In fact, this undervalued toolkit evolved specifically to help us resist immediate temptations in favor of long-term gains. DeSteno breaks down the long-overlooked mechanisms of perseverance built into our brains and shows how we can work with our emotions, instead of denying them, to achieve our goals. And he shows how we can do it with greater ease and deeper satisfaction than we would have thought possible.
"As inspiring as it is practical." —Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive and The Sleep Revolution
"Revolutionary." —Chade-Meng Tan, author of Joy on Demand and Search Inside Yourself
"Anyone who hopes to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life should read this book." —Peter Salovey, professor of psychology and president, Yale University, and discoverer of emotional intelligence
"A beautifully written and very important book." —Paul Bloom, professor of Psychology at Yale University and author of Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion
"If you think the key to self-control is overriding your emotions, think again. Moral emotions can strengthen your willpower—and this fascinating book uses the latest social science to explain how." —Adam Grant, author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780544703124
- File size: 3414 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780544703124
- File size: 4855 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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December 1, 2017
DeSteno (psychology, Northeastern Univ.; The Truth About Trust) posits that attributes of pride, compassion, and gratitude are even more powerful than the popular concepts of willpower and grit to succeed. Living with short-term goals, poor self-control, and the desire for immediate gratification is familiar to many. These are common habits even for people who are pursuing a more meaningful life. What inhibits people from achieving their pursuits is the subject of DeSteno's psychological examination of the roles emotions play in the process. The author presents an emotional toolbox comprised of gratitude, pride, and compassion that is tested and shown to be pivotal in changing behaviors that address social and emotional needs. The premise is to use emotions, rather than overcome them, to guide good decisions. Adopting these tools long-term provides the benefits of reinforcing success goals, combatting loneliness, and improving health. The author suggests that society as a whole will become better when individuals have a strong social base, strong physical health, and a life filled with meaning. However, the numerous studies included bog the work down somewhat. These studies are firmly grounded in science and stimulate new thought for creating positive social and emotional change. VERDICT Recommended for self-help and psychology collections.--Gloria Drake, Oswego P.L. Dist., IL
Copyright 2017 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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