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Jul 2021
50m 23s

You, But Better

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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Think about the resolutions you made this year: to quit smoking, eat better, or get more exercise. If you're like most people, you probably abandoned those resolutions within a few weeks. That's because change is hard. Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman explains how we can use our minds to do what's good for us. If you like our work, please consider supporti ... Show More
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