theemotionmachine:

Recent research published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that good intentions can play a major role in our everyday experience of pleasure and pain.

In the first study, researchers had participants sit in an easy chair with an electronic massage pad. In…

The things we fear are probably feared by others, and when we avoid them, we’re doing what others are doing as well. Which is why there’s a scarcity of whatever work it is we’re avoiding. And of course, scarcity often creates value. The shortcut is simple: if you’re afraid of something, of putting yourself out there, of creating a kind of connection or a promise, that’s a clue that you’re on the right track. Go, do that.

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Seth’s Blog: Fear, scarcity and value

Awesome thoughts from Seth. Do what others are afraid to do.

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