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- July 13, 2026 at 10:51 am EDT in reply to: What do you think was the result of the “Ignored Condition” in Dan Ariely’s research and why? #505752
BrendanParticipantI think that their being ignored stirred their ego, their assessment of the value they deserve vs what they were receiving in terms of both money and acknowledgement made a slight towards their ego.
July 13, 2026 at 10:41 am EDT in reply to: What do you think prevents most business owners from acting on the vital importance of positive social relations in the workplace? #505750
BrendanParticipantMany business owners see only profit from work, not socializing on the job. Human connection is important, but only to those who see…
June 30, 2026 at 6:25 pm EDT in reply to: Take a guess: What is the one word Dr. Vaillant used to describe his lifelong research on successful people that was mentioned above? #504352
BrendanParticipantConnection.
June 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm EDT in reply to: After you try out Tim’s suggestion for dealing with a creative challenge, please share your impressions. #503118
BrendanParticipantI totally agree with Tim, and I wish I had more opportunities for collaborative discussions in my regular working life. Most things end up being the opposite. I pray that I can change that culture and apply this more in my daily life.
June 16, 2026 at 11:51 pm EDT in reply to: Do you identify some of the effects mentioned in the lesson, with regards to how your social relations affect your health? #503117
BrendanParticipantYes, definitely, loneliness is a killer. The older you get, the more difficult it becomes to relate to others around you as well.
June 16, 2026 at 11:46 pm EDT in reply to: What makes it so difficult for us to agree with the results of the research on pro-social spending that was presented in the lesson? #503116
BrendanParticipantOur ego makes us want to think for ourselves only, it blinds us to the non-biased truth. We mostly choose to believe or support what is wrong as long as it is convenient for us, instead of challenging our egos.
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