The happy secret to better work

TEDxBloomington · 12:20 · Filmed May 2011

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Dan Gilbert: The surprising science of happiness

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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.

Shawn Achor

Psychologist

Shawn Achor is the CEO of Good Think Inc., where he researches and teaches about positive psychology. Full bio

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