Emotions occur in steps, the first of which is…

Emotions occur in steps, the first of which is to appraise something that just happened based on whether it advanced or hindered your goals.

— from The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy) · Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt

Also belongs to

• Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit)
• Goals, Action & Defining Success (Goal/Action/Success/Motivation)

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