Yes, it’s number 1 on the list of 7 deadly sins, but pride can actually move us toward our goals — and toward better behavior — according to psychology professor David DeSteno.
Gratitude and compassion are universally seen as positive feelings. By making our minds value the future, these two emotions make us more patient, more willing to persist in the face of challenges, and more resistant to temptations that distract us from our aims.
What other emotion can do the same things? Pride.
Yes, pride.
This may seem surprising to you or just plain wrong. If you think about people who are labeled proud, it’s likely that a good number are egotists or blowhards. Pride, in the eyes of many, includes a bit of arrogance. And, as we all know, it’s on the list of the seven deadly sins, which might explain the familiar proverb “Pride comes before a fall.”
But I’d argue this picture is too simplistic — pride can also be a virtue. I’m not saying pride isn’t problematic in some respects or in some situations. However, in its most beneficial form, pride is inherently social and can help us achieve our goals.
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