Ayelet Fishbach is a Professor of Behavioural Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago and an author.
The ability to motivate ourselves to do the things we want to do and stop doing the things we don't would be a superpower. Sadly, motivation tends to be fleeting if it's not outright elusive and relying on YouTube motivational speeches can only he ... Show More
Yesterday
Why Men & Women Are Giving Up On Each Other - Daniel Cox - #1166
Daniel Cox is a researcher, pollster and Director of the Survey Center on American Life. Expect to learn why men and women understand each other less than they used to, why young women feel less safe despite so much progress, what parents should do differently if they want their ... Show More
1h 54m
Oct 19
The Most Hardcore Military Stories In History - The Fat Electrician - #1165
The Fat Electrician (aka Nic Palmer) is a military veteran, comedian and YouTuber. Expect to learn why we don’t promote war heroes anymore and what most heroes have in common, behind the stories of Logan Westin, Pappy Gun, and other not well-known heroes of past wars, what the mo ... Show More
2h 47m
Oct 17
Why Pessimism Makes Dumb Ideas Sound Smart - David Deutsch - #1164
David Deutsch is a British physicist, a pioneering researcher in quantum computation, and author. Expect to learn how David has changed his views on the limits of human potential in recent years, why people should have an optimistic view of the world, which current problem most p ... Show More
1h 11m
Nov 2022
How to Stay Motivated with Ayelet Fishbach
Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business . She is the past president of the Society for the Science of Motivation and the International Social Cognition Network. S ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2022
Ayelet Fishbach || How to Motivate Yourself
In this episode, I talk to award-winning psychologist Ayelet Fishbach about the science of motivation. How do we motivate ourselves to do anything? From her extensive research, Ayelet shares with us four crucial strategies for successful behavior change: identify the right goals, ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2024
The Science of Motivation: Insights on Goal Setting and Willpower with Ayelet Fishbach
Feeling overwhelmed by holiday stress or the pressure to make everything perfect? Or maybe it’s the loneliness this season can bring. Either way, you’re not alone—and this year can be different. Join us for a free online webinar on Sunday, December 10, at 12 PM Eastern to learn a ... Show More
1h 5m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>There are all sorts of ways to struggle with getting things done. Maybe you're a procrastinator, maybe you'r ... Show More
