E0019 - The happy secret to better work | Shawn Achor (S0001)

January 18, 2017 00:12:20
E0019 - The happy secret to better work | Shawn Achor (S0001)
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E0019 - The happy secret to better work | Shawn Achor (S0001)

Jan 18 2017 | 00:12:20

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We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.

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