547: Finding Pleasure In the Misfortune of Others and How to Stop

It is so prevalent that there is a word for it in German.  It's called Schadenfreude.  Simply put, it's the pleasure derived from the misfortune of another person.  Germans may have a word for it, but it's prevalent in the United Sates as well.  Social scientists express that it may be common everywhere.

Today I talk about why it is occurs and how to make sure that you don't succumb to this common societal pressure.

Links from the Episode

Why We Are Pleased With Other's Misfortune

What You will learn in the episode

• Three reasons why people delight in the misfortune of others
• The negative consequences of falling into this societal pressure
• Steps to identifying this beahvior along with tips for combatting it

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