Why we’ll take big risks to avoid a loss, but play it safe when chasing gains.  - David Yeager @TheLavinAgency
Why we’ll take big risks to avoid a loss, but play it safe when chasing gains.  - David Yeager  @TheLavinAgency
Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why the pain of losing is twice as powerful as the joy of winning.

David Yeager is the bestselling author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, which growth mindset pioneer Carol Dweck says “will change millions of lives.” He is an Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and an exclusive Lavin keynote speaker on leadership.

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Why we’ll take big risks to avoid a loss, but play it safe when chasing gains. - David Yeager

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