If you’ve ever lost a job, or been through a breakup, or failed an exam, you’ll know that the aftermath can be painful and disorienting. But for some percentage of those who experience these disappointing outcomes, unforeseen opportunities will arise.
In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the occasional upside of being forced to quit ... Show More
Sep 7
The Commuter's Paradox: Why We Misjudge Social Connection (With Nick Epley)
Are your instincts talking you out of your own happiness? Every day, we make split-second decisions to avoid the people around us. We put in our earbuds on the train, stare at our phones, and assume the stranger next to us prefers to be left alone. Our brain tells us that reachin ... Show More
34m 54s
Oct 2019
What to Do When Your Career Doesn’t Go as Planned (& How to Pivot to Something Unconventional)
Listen along as we discuss career struggles with my assistant, Katie. She talks about her initial career plans, the changes that occurred along the way, her mental breakdown, + finally finding happiness in the unconventional. We discuss how to deal with adversity, nay-sayers, + b ... Show More
59m 47s
Jul 2024
What Has Failure Taught You?
Join Jake Parker, Will Terry, and Anthony Wheeler for a laid-back chat about their latest projects, perspectives on risk and failure, business ideas, and more! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here ... Show More
1h 33m
Jun 2021
Katy Milkman – How to Change (Capital Allocators, EP.199)
<div>Katy Milkman<strong>, </strong>the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of <em>Choiceology</em>, Charles Schwab's popular podcast on behavioral economics, the co-founder and co-director alongside Angela Duckworth of the Behav ... Show More
56m 57s
May 2025
How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit (Update)
<p>Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. (Part three of a <a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/how-to-succeed-at-failing/">four-pa ... Show More
1h 3m