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Why it feels good to do hard things

7 mins | Oct 9, 2022

Why do humans find effort rewarding? From ultramarathons to assembling IKEA furniture, humans often seek out challenges without any obvious extrinsic reward. Richard Sima reports on the effort paradox and the hidden value in achieving challenging goals.

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From The Washington Post

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