The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self―Not Just Your "Good" Self―Drives Success and Fulfillment
The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self―Not Just Your "Good" Self―Drives Success and Fulfillment

The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self―Not Just Your "Good" Self―Drives Success and Fulfillment

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Author: Todd Kashdan

Edition: Unabridged

Format: Audiobook

ISBN: 9781491528228

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Release Date: 2014-09-25

Running Time: 8

Details: Audible Best Seller of 2017
Inc. 11 Great Business Books
New York Magazine Best Psychology Books
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In The Upside of Your Dark Side, two pioneering researchers in the field of psychology show that while mindfulness, kindness, and positivity can take us far, they cannot take us all the way. Sometimes, they can even hold us back. Emotions like anger, anxiety, or doubt might be uncomfortable, but it turns out that they are also incredibly useful.

For instance:
* Anger fuels creativity
* Guilt sparks improvement
* Self-doubt enhances performance
* Selfishness increases courage
* Mindlessness leads to better decisions

The key lies in what the authors call emotional agility - the ability to access our full range of emotions--not just the "good" ones-- to respond most effectively to whatever situation we might encounter. Drawing on years of scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples including sports, the military, parenting, education, romance, business, and more, The Upside of Your Dark Side is a refreshing reality check that shows us how we can truly maximize our potential.

UPC: 889290313577

EAN: 9781491528228

Package Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches