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…self-interest and other-interest are completely independent motivations: you can have both of them at the same time.
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We repeat bad habits because they serve us in some way, and that makes them hard to abandon.
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For you as a negotiator to reach an agreement that meets your own self-interest, you need to develop a solution that also appeals to the self-interest of the other.
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To overcome the shortsightedness that results from looking too narrowly at one’s immediate self-interest, you will want to put yourself in their shoes.
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It’s in our self-interest to cultivate positive emotions, not just because they make us feel good but also because they fuel more productivity and effectiveness across all dimensions of our lives.
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In a world rife with potential distractions, it’s in the self-interest of organizations… to help their people stay focused on the priorities that have the potential to create the greatest value.
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Risky as it sometimes feels, we typically feel better about ourselves when we’re serving something beyond our self-interest.
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Fear speaks the powerful logic of self-interest. It is also an inveterate liar.
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We should be grateful and forgiving… New research suggest gratitude and forgiveness are in our self-interest.
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It may be sad but not surprising to learn that experts… can be self-interested to the point of deceit.
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