The Upside of Irrationality - The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

Key Facts and Insights from "The Upside of Irrationality"

1. The irrationality of human behavior can often lead to positive outcomes.
2. People are more motivated by the meaning of their work than by monetary rewards.
3. Emotions play a significant role in decision-making processes and can often lead us to act irrationally.
4. Procrastination and self-control issues are a result of our irrational behavior.
5. Adaptation, both positive and negative, affects our satisfaction with life.
6. Our decision-making ability is affected by our physical state, such as hunger or arousal.
7. Empathy gap, i.e., our inability to predict our future emotional states, affects our decisions.
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