Ask Yourself This Question When You’re Upset

By Susan David

“What the func?” = What’s the function of your emotions? What’s buried underneath that sadness, frustration, or joy?

By using the data from our emotions, we can move courageously in the direction of our values.

Read on to learn more about the hidden function of one very common emotion.

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Susan David

Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal and often appears on national radio and television. Learn more.

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