{"product_id":"the-upside-of-your-dark-side-why-being-your-whole-self-not-just-your-good-self-drives-success-and-fulfillment","title":"The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your \"Good\" Self--Drives Success and Fulfillment","description":"In The Upside of Your Dark Side, two pioneering researchers in the field of psychology show that while mindfulness, kindness, and positivity can take us far, they cannot take us all the way. Sometimes, they can even hold us back. Emotions such as anger, anxiety, guilt, and sadness might feel uncomfortable, but it turns out that they are also incredibly useful. For instance:\n\n• Anger fuels creativity\n• Guilt sparks improvement\n• Self-doubt enhances performance\n\nIn the same vein, we can become wiser and more effective when we harness the darker parts of our personality in certain situations. For instance:\n\n• Selfishness increases courage\n• Mindlessness leads to better decisions\n\nThe key lies in what the authors call “emotional, social, and mental agility,” the ability to access our full range of emotions and behavior—not just the “good” ones—in order to respond most effectively to whatever situation we might encounter.\n\nDrawing on years of scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples including sports, the military, parenting, education, romance, business, and more, The Upside of Your Dark Side is a refreshing reality check that shows us how we can truly maximize our potential. With an appreciation of our entire psychological toolkit, we become whole—which allows us to climb the highest peaks and handle the deepest valleys.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1594631735\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.1594631735.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Kashdan, Todd|Biswas-Diener, Robert\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in acceptable condition.  May have shelf wear, edge wear, and spine wear, but a very readable copy.  May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.  Does not include original dustcover jacket.  Possibly Ex Library Copy  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45616082780357,"sku":"LFV.1594631735.A","price":8.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/1594631735-0.jpg?v=1768151294","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/the-upside-of-your-dark-side-why-being-your-whole-self-not-just-your-good-self-drives-success-and-fulfillment","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}