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William James's book on psychology was referenced in the context of a formula for self-esteem, where happiness is achieved when expectations align with reality, and self-esteem is a product of success divided by aspirations.
Many people including the great psychologist William James have said something along the lines of happiness is when your expectations meet your reality.
— Episode: 170. Are We Getting Lonelier?
Episode: 170. Are We Getting Lonelier?
William James's book on psychology was referenced in the context of a formula for self-esteem, where happiness is achieved when expectations align with reality, and self-esteem is a product of success divided by aspirations.
Many people including the great psychologist William James have said something along the lines of happiness is when your expectations meet your reality.
She was thinking of a formula for self-esteem that James outlined in his book, The Principles of Psychology. He wrote self-esteem equals success divided by pretensions.
