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Todd B. Kashdan

    Dr. Todd B. Kashdan is a Professor of Psychology and Senior Scientist dedicated to enhancing global well-being. He leverages cutting-edge science to help individuals achieve optimal functioning in both their personal lives and professional endeavors. Kashdan's work focuses on translating rigorous scientific findings into practical strategies for improving well-being. His aim is to equip people with the tools needed to thrive and function at their highest capacity.

    The Psychology of Stupidity
    The Upside of Your Dark Side
    • The Psychology of Stupidity

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      "We need books like this one." --Steven Pinker At last, stupidity explained! And by some of the world's smartest people, among them Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, Aaron James, and Ryan Holiday. And so I proclaim, o idiots of every stripe and morons of all kinds, this is your moment of glory: this book speaks only to you. But you will not recognize yourselves... Stupidity is all around us, from the coworker who won't stop hitting "reply all" to the former high school classmate posting conspiracy theories on Facebook. But in order to vanquish it, we must first understand it. In The Psychology of Stupidity, some of the world's leading psychologists and thinkers--including a Nobel Prize winner and bestselling authors--will show you... why smart people sometimes believe in utter nonsense; how our lazy brains cause us to make the wrong decisions; why trying to debate fools is a trap; how media manipulation and Internet overstimulation make us dumber; why the stupidest people don't think they're stupid. The wisdom and wit of these experts are a balm for our aggrieved souls and a beacon of hope in a world of morons.

      The Psychology of Stupidity2018
      3.3
    • The Upside of Your Dark Side

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Audible  Best Seller of 2017 Inc.  11 Great Business Books  New York Magazine  Best Psychology Books LinkedIn 's 12 Books on Leadership to ReadTwo mavericks in the field of positive psychology deliver a timely messageHappiness experts have long told us to tune out our negative emotions and focus instead on mindfulness, positivity, and optimism. Researchers Todd Kashdan, Ph.D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos., disagree. Positive emotions alone are not enough. Anger makes us creative, selfishness makes us brave, and guilt is a powerful motivator. The real key to success lies in emotional agility. Drawing upon extensive scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples, The Upside of Your Dark Side will be embraced by business leaders, parents, and everyone else who’s ready to put their entire psychological tool kit to work.

      The Upside of Your Dark Side2015
      4.0