Episode 492: How to be a better person (the unexpected driver of kindness)

Many people want to know how to be a better person. In today's
episode, I discuss the implications from one of my favorite
psychological studies, which reveals the unexpected driver of
kindness. In general, it is those with some measure of prosperity
-- of having an abundance of resources above and beyond what they
need for their own personal use -- who are most likely to
actually be of service to others. Ultimately, one of the best
ways to help others is -- paradoxically -- to first help
yourself.


Altruism study: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1973-31215-001


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Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers
with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a
variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical
practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within
each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves
or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate
mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary
suffering in the world.


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