human beings are often, perhaps more often, drawn by the fu… - Martin E P Seligman

" "
human beings are often, perhaps more often, drawn by the future than they are driven by the past, and so a science that measures and builds expectations, planning, and conscious choice will be more potent than a science of habits, drives, and circumstances.

Martin E P Seligman

Flourish: A New Understanding of Happiness and Wellbeing: The practical guide to using positive psychology to make you happier and healthier · April 5, 2011 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

English

Collect this quote

All quotes from Martin E P Seligman Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Martin E P Seligman:

Mark Manson Eric Barker David Brooks Jordan Peterson Oliver Burkeman

Additional quotes by Martin E P Seligman

The best therapists do not merely heal damage; they help people identify and build their strengths and their virtues.

Second, you learn to dispute the automatic thoughts by marshaling contrary evidence.

So it is possible that the twin epidemics among young people in the United States today, depression and violence, both come from this misbegotten concern: valuing how our young people feel about themselves more highly than how we value how well they are doing in the world.

human beings are often, perhaps more often, drawn by the future than they are driven by the past, and so a science that measures and builds expectati… - Martin E P Seligman

Share this quote as an image

Additional quotes by Martin E P Seligman