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217 | Katy Milkman | How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
217 | Katy Milkman | How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What steps can you take to turn your aspirations into reality and move from where you are right now to where you truly want to be?
Reaching your desired destination from your current position is an exciting and transformative endeavor. It requires a combination of vision, determination, effective decision-making, and actionable techniques.
Katy Milkman, through her book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, introduces various psychological concepts, such as habits, motivation, and self-control, and explains how these factors impact our ability to make lasting changes.
Drawing from her expertise as a behavioral scientist and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Katy provides readers with practical insights and techniques for transforming their lives. Throughout the book, she highlights the significance of self-reflection and self-awareness in the change process. Katy also encourages readers to identify their own patterns, biases, and obstacles, offering strategies to overcome them and cultivate new habits that align with their aspirations.
In this episode, Darius and Katy engage in a captivating conversation covering a range of topics. They explore how Katy's passion for research ignited during her undergraduate studies and delve into the motivations behind her pursuit of behavioral economics. Katy opens up about her purpose in writing her book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. They discuss the power of fresh starts and how they can enhance motivation, the importance of well-planned methodologies and tools for achieving success, the benefits of temptation bundling, and the effectiveness of commitment devices in increasing productivity.
Topics include:
How Katy discovered her passion for research during her undergraduate studies
What motivated Katy to pursue and embrace research and behavioral economics
Katy shares her purpose for writing How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
The power of fresh starts and how they boost your motivation
The importance of having a well-planned methodology and tools to achieve success
Substantial benefits of temptation bundling
Using a commitment device to get more things done
And other topics…
Connect with Katy:
Website: https://www.katymilkman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-milkman/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katymilkman/
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
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Reaching your desired destination from your current position is an exciting and transformative endeavor. It requires a combination of vision, determination, effective decision-making, and actionable techniques.
Katy Milkman, through her book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, introduces various psychological concepts, such as habits, motivation, and self-control, and explains how these factors impact our ability to make lasting changes.
Drawing from her expertise as a behavioral scientist and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Katy provides readers with practical insights and techniques for transforming their lives. Throughout the book, she highlights the significance of self-reflection and self-awareness in the change process. Katy also encourages readers to identify their own patterns, biases, and obstacles, offering strategies to overcome them and cultivate new habits that align with their aspirations.
In this episode, Darius and Katy engage in a captivating conversation covering a range of topics. They explore how Katy's passion for research ignited during her undergraduate studies and delve into the motivations behind her pursuit of behavioral economics. Katy opens up about her purpose in writing her book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. They discuss the power of fresh starts and how they can enhance motivation, the importance of well-planned methodologies and tools for achieving success, the benefits of temptation bundling, and the effectiveness of commitment devices in increasing productivity.
Topics include:
How Katy discovered her passion for research during her undergraduate studies
What motivated Katy to pursue and embrace research and behavioral economics
Katy shares her purpose for writing How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
The power of fresh starts and how they boost your motivation
The importance of having a well-planned methodology and tools to achieve success
Substantial benefits of temptation bundling
Using a commitment device to get more things done
And other topics…
Connect with Katy:
Website: https://www.katymilkman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-milkman/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katymilkman/
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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