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How to Change: Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be with Katy Milkman

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Dec 26, 2023
Katy Milkman, a professor at the Wharton School and behavior change expert, shares her insights on overcoming barriers to personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of tailoring strategies to individual needs, rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. Katy discusses techniques like temptation bundling and commitment devices to enhance motivation and combat procrastination. Her engaging advice promotes resilience and flexibility, encouraging listeners to enjoy the journey of change while navigating the complexities of behavior transformation.
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ADVICE

Boosting Confidence

  • Instead of giving unsolicited advice, ask struggling individuals for advice.
  • Empowering others boosts their confidence and encourages introspection.
INSIGHT

Present Bias

  • Impulsivity, or present bias, hinders long-term behavior change.
  • We overvalue immediate gratification and undervalue future consequences.
ADVICE

Temptation Bundling

  • Make long-term goals more enjoyable to overcome impulsivity.
  • Try temptation bundling: link something you crave with a chore.
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