Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution.
Jul 9
681. How to Host a Talk Show, with Dick Cavett
Stephen Dubner had an idea for a new project. So he drove to Connecticut and knocked on the door of the master. Dubner’s new TV talk show Better in Person launches July 14 on the Freakonomics YouTube channel. SOURCES: Dick Cavett, writer, former talk show host. RESOURCES: Eye on ... Show More
43m 27s
Jul 3
680. Can Universities Win Back Our Trust?
Dartmouth president Sian Beilock, a psychologist by training, made her name studying why people choke. Now she’s applying those insights to one of the most scrutinized jobs in America. No pressure! SOURCES: Sian Beilock, president of Dartmouth College. RESOURCES: "Growing share o ... Show More
49m 55s
Jun 26
679. Why Does Vanderbilt Keep Winning?
It’s a hard time to run a university: public trust is low, political pressure is high, and finances are fragile. But Daniel Diermeier, who trained as a political scientist, has Vanderbilt humming. How? He says the key is choosing magnets over wedges. SOURCES: Daniel Diermeier, ch ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2024
Not Enough Hours in the Day? 5 Reasons Why You're Overcommitted and Overwhelmed
Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done? When you overcommit yourself and run into overwhelm, it can feel bleak. But there's hope: this week, we're diving into the root cause of WHY you take on too much, so you can avoid falling into the pit of ... Show More
25m 31s
Dec 2020
#16 Control, Chaos, and Acceptance
Sometimes you do everything right, go far and beyond, do more than what is necessary, and things still won’t work out. Or they do, but then they just crumble. Life happens or you are hit by malevolence.
23m 21s
<p class="p1">Is the sunk cost fallacy preventing you from getting the most out of your life?<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">This phenomenon causes us to stick with strategies we've invested in, from financial choices and our re ... Show More
