Episode 45

The Easy Way to Change Your Habits

Prof. Katy Milkman (Behavioral scientist and Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of "How to Change")

We all have tasks that we know we need to accomplish but hate doing.

Guest headshot of Prof. Katy Milkman

In conversation with

Prof. Katy Milkman

Behavioral scientist and Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of "How to Change"

Photo: Peter Murphy

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Episode 45 with Prof. Katy Milkman, originally published May 14, 2021.

How to Change Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Change-Science-Getting-Where/dp/059308375X/ref=sr_1_1?

We all have tasks that we know we need to accomplish but hate doing. For example, exercising and studying are favorites in this group. Prof. Katy Milkman, a behavioral scientist and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, decided to study this and share her research in her book, "How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be." Today, she shares her intriguing knowledge. Learn how to make exercise fun and studying a breeze in this week's episode.

How to Change Book: amazon.com

Recurring Question

"What books have had an impact on you?"

For Young Listeners

"What advice do you have for teenagers?"

Prof. Katy Milkman is the author of the book How to Change, the host of the podcast Choiceology, and a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Prof. Milkman introduces revolutionary topics and ideas about how to change your habits in her new book, How To Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be . All of us know how hard it can be to achieve a goal we set for ourselves. We want to exercise more, but never seem to find the time. We want to stop cramming for tests, however week after week we are studying the day before. Prof. Katy Milkman goes beyond all of the YouTube videos out there and gives practical, realistic advice that everyone can apply to their own lives. It’ll help you finally achieve those goals that you have been unable to attain for so long.

If you want a link to her full bio visit: Full Bio *Photo credited to Peter Murphy