Book Launch: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion and Pride by David DeSteno

Madison Square

11 January, 2018

It is undeniable that the ability to persevere — to value the future over the present — underlies success. Yet it’s also true that doing it is difficult and stressful for many. The reason is that we’re trying to develop grit and self-control in entirely the wrong way. Psychologist David DeSteno explored how and why emotions like gratitude and compassion offer a stronger and more resilient route to achieving goals than does relying on willpower and nose-to-the grindstone isolation, with “The New York Times” Senior Opinion Editor James Ryerson.

Screening: Emmy Award Winner Mariska Hargitay’s Documentary “I Am Evidence”
Creative Couples: Robin Rhode with Performa Director & Curator RoseLee Goldberg