Book · 2021 · Self-actualization (Psychology)
How to Change
How to Change by Katy Milkman has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Russ Roberts (1 episode) on EconTalk (1 episode).
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Her book is how to change eddie thanks for being part of econ talk.
Why people recommend it
How to Change by Katy Milkman is an insightful science-based guide focused on overcoming personal shortcomings and bridging the gap between where individuals currently are and where they want to be in life. On the podcast EconTalk, host Russ Roberts welcomed the author, who serves as a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, to discuss the psychological mechanisms behind behavioral change. During the episode, Roberts introduced the publication as the central topic of conversation, noting that it tackles the everyday personality traits and obstacles that frequently prevent people from achieving their goals. The host emphasized that the core focus of the book is helping readers figure out how to navigate their own personal shortcomings effectively. As the interview concluded, Roberts thanked his guest and once again reminded the listening audience of the title, encouraging them to explore the work further. Throughout the discussion, the podcast highlighted how scientific research can be practically applied to foster lasting personal transformation, making the publication a valuable resource for anyone struggling to alter their habits, boost their productivity, or achieve meaningful self-improvement in their personal and professional endeavors.
Every mention
Russ Roberts her book is how to change eddie thanks for being part of econ talk 1
“she is the james g dinan professor at the wharton school university of pennsylvania and the author of how to change the science of getting from where you are to where you want to be which is our topic for today katie welcome to econ talk”
“obviously in many ways that's what your book's about how to overcome our personal shortcomings the personality traits we might have that we think keep us from getting to where we want to be”
“her book is how to change eddie thanks for being part of econ talk”
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Hosted by Katie Milkman, an award-winning behavioral scientist and author of the best-selling book, How to Change, Choiceology is a show about the psychology and economics behind our decisions.”
“I'm a professor at the Wharton School and I'm also the author of the book How to Change and I'm the co-director of the behavior change for good initiative with Angela Duckworth.”
“so in the book i write about two different strategies both the carrot and the stick we're trying to tackle willpower problems”
“um i'll give you another example of something that i think i write about in my book that i've studied and that i think is really related to ideas from religion and that is the fresh start effect”