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The happy secret to better work

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Shawn Achor |

TEDxBloomington

• May 2011

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

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Continuing with his theme, Shawn Achor asks why some people are able to make positive changes in their life and work — and some people just stay put.

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