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Every Emotion Has a Job

Fear, anger, sadness and even envy evolved to help you

What if the feeling you wish would disappear is pointing straight at something you can change?

You'll find out

  • Read the job behind the feeling
  • See why fear and anger disagree
  • Turn envy into a clue about your goals

Why it matters

Use strong emotions to spot risks, boundaries and goals before you decide what to do.

About 4 min7 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 70 · Zone 8

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