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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Education:Self-Improvement

3078: [Part 1] 4 Fascinating Psychological Theories That Explain Your Whole Life by Mark Manson

3078: [Part 1] 4 Fascinating Psychological Theories That Explain Your Whole Life by Mark Manson

2024-02-15
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Episode 3078:

Mark Manson introduces us to the intriguing world of psychological theories that provide insights into human behavior, with a focus on Terror Management Theory and Post-Traumatic Growth Theory. These concepts explore how our awareness of mortality influences our actions and how traumatic experiences can lead to unexpected personal growth, offering a deeper understanding of our motivations and resilience.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/4-psychological-theories

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"Terror Management Theory, in a nutshell, is a psychological theory stating that awareness of our own mortality is one of the fundamental drivers of human behavior."

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