Shawn Achor: The happy secret to better work

The speaker shares a childhood story to introduce positive psychology, emphasizing the importance of focusing on outliers rather than averages. He explains how perception shapes reality and the need to reverse the traditional formula for happiness and success. The talk concludes with methods to train the brain for positivity, highlighting the benefits of a positive mindset on productivity and success.

What does positive psychology focus on according to the speaker?

How does the speaker describe the common misconception about happiness and success?

What is the relationship between positivity and productivity as mentioned in the talk?

What activities does the speaker suggest to train the brain to be more positive?