Shawn Achor: The happy secret to better work

http://www.ted.com We believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk from TEDxBloomington, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness inspires productivity.

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[TerielAtmano]

My indoctrinated brain interpreted this message like this: "Great, now I just have to become happier and then I'll be able to become successful so I can finally become truly happy."

[Soyneil]

First thing in my gratitude journal for today: I'm grateful to have access to incredibly interesting information.

[Brian Campbell]

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[UnoixTV]

I found that truly valuable. I'd been so puzzled watching my buddy change from being lame to a ladies man. He went from a nobody into being astounding. He pretended he didn't realize. He finally came clean two days ago. Turns out he makes use of the Jake Ayres Master Attraction Formula. Google it if you wish to know about it... He's dating a stunner... Where are the best videos online?

[Violaghost]

This is a brilliant speech, but he speaks so fast! There's an intensity in his voice that's appropriate for an intense part of a story, but he kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time - and not in a good way; it became tiring after 5 minutes. But yes, he's brilliant, and wicked funny.

[Daniel Vester]

Oh my fucking god he is funny

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[rickishah100]

Great talk

Thanks for posting

[afichter tania]

Yey. This is so exciting.