Are your expectations making you unhappy?
Economist Nat Ware examines the ways our expectations can set us up for unhappiness-- and what we can do to keep ourselves in good spirits. This talk was filmed at TEDxKlagenfurt. Watch the full talk here: • Why we're unhappy -- the expectation gap |... Start each day with short, eye-opening ideas from some of the world’s greatest TEDx speakers. Hosted by Atossa Leoni, TEDx SHORTS will give you the chance to immerse yourself in surprising knowledge, fresh perspectives, and moving stories from some of our most compelling talks. Less than 10 minutes a day, everyday. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about the TEDx SHORTS podcast, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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