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Why we hide the things that bring us joy

I can solve a Rubik's cube in under thirty seconds but I have never told anyone because it feels stupid to be proud of something so pointless.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Shame about what brings us pleasure reveals internalized judgments about what kinds of accomplishments deserve recognition.

Ideas that help explain it
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