Katy Milkman | The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Srinivas Rao
4.8 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 5 May 2021
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
In this eye-opening episode of Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by Katy Milkman, a distinguished behavioral scientist and author. Get ready to uncover the fascinating science behind achieving your goals and bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Milkman, a professor at The Wharton School, shares her groundbreaking research on behavior change and goal achievement. She explores the power of harnessing behavioral science to create positive habits and overcome obstacles that hinder progress. This episode is not just about setting goals; it's about understanding the psychological factors that influence our decision-making and adopting strategies to lead us to success.
Through captivating stories and practical advice, Milkman offers actionable insights for listeners to implement behavioral change in their personal and professional lives. She emphasizes the significance of making small changes and creating an environment that supports goal attainment.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how to build momentum and stay on track with their aspirations. Whether you're seeking to improve your health, career, or relationships, this episode offers valuable wisdom to propel you forward and achieve your desired outcomes.
Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the leading experts in behavioral science and goal achievement. Gain insights that could revolutionize your approach to reaching your goals and discover the science-backed strategies with Katy Milkman.
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| 0:00.0 | When tomorrow becomes today, we're actually much more attracted to the enticing options. |
| 0:06.8 | And so we don't recognize we'll need a strategy, we'll need a way to resist and to make it |
| 0:11.1 | actually tempting and fun to do the thing that's good for us and that aligns with our goals. |
| 0:16.0 | So if we were a little bit more self-aware, I think we'd make better choices and recognize, |
| 0:20.5 | okay, maybe the most effective workout would burn slightly more calories and make you fit |
| 0:24.6 | faster, but you're going to quit after one visit to the gym. |
| 0:28.2 | So it's not the right one to choose. |
| 0:29.8 | And same with the course elections for your graduate degree. |
| 0:33.0 | If you take the toughest machine learning class, first, you may not persist as if you |
| 0:38.9 | take a graphics class or something, I'm making it based on my own interest. |
| 0:43.9 | Graphics design might be even more exciting. |
| 0:46.5 | So you have to find the balance so you're pursuing the goal, but you're doing it in a way |
| 0:51.3 | that will actually be instantly gratifying. |
| 0:53.4 | And then this temptation will actually be working for you because you'll find it tempting |
| 0:57.7 | to do the thing. |
| 1:03.0 | I'm Srini Rao and this is the unmistakable creative podcast where you get a window into |
| 1:07.4 | the stories and insights of the most innovative and creative minds who started movements, |
| 1:11.8 | built driving businesses, written best selling books, and created an insanely interesting |
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| 1:16.9 | For more, check out our 500 episode archive at unmistakablecreative.com. |
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