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Probably not, says Benjamin Hardy, bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work. In this video from BigThink, he explains how experiencing hardships can actually help you succeed in the long run. While it may seem obvious to assume that experiencing positive emotions lead to positive outcomes, Hardy says that usually isn’t the case. “Sometimes, actually, negative experiences, negative emotions, produce some of the best outcomes,” he says. “And so, avoiding negative, challenging, difficult emotions is probably on one of the worst things a person can do....

For many of us, it depends on the day. There are times when we run into an obstacle and see it as an opportunity for creativity, a challenge that excites us. Then there are times when an obstacle throws us off balance, creates confusion and stress, and ‘leaks’ out in actions, whether verbal or physical. These reactions are, at best, counterproductive, and at worst, disrespectful and injurious. It all depends on our mind’s ability, on that day, in that moment, to regain equilibrium quickly so we can respond with spaciousness and creativity....

Today, Google has laid out a blog post that describes the improvements it’s made to Android security with Pixel 6 and Android 12. Though, this is more specifically focused on the Pixel 6 hardware than Android 12. And further focused more on the security advancements made to Pixel thanks to its custom Tensor core. Because of this custom SoC, the security of Google’s latest phones uses a “layered approach.” Meaning that it starts at the Tensor core and ends at Google’s data centers....

This isn’t the only display issue that the Pixel 7 Pro is experiencing. It appears that this display is burning through a lot more energy than other phones at a similar brightness. The screen actually burns more energy than the Pixel 6 Pro’s display. It also burns about 50% more power than the Galaxy S22+’s display at the same brightness. The Pixel 7 Pro’s display has some scrolling issues. The Pixel 7 Pro’s display has some scrolling issues....

The new look for the Play Store web version will include rounded icons The new look for the Play Store web version will include rounded icons Google hasn’t put any effort into updating the Play Store’s web visuals for a while. The current look is rather archaic with sharp edges and dull aesthetics overall. All of the apps are housed inside of large rectangles that display their names and their star rating....