Psychology · 19 min
Anatomy of a Breakthrough
By Adam Alter
This episode unpacks the subtle forces that keep us stalled and offers a thoughtful, human-centered approach to finding genuine breakthroughs.
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Psychology
Duration
19 min
What it is about
Behavioral science, personal growth, problem-solving, overcoming stagnation
Who it is for
If you've ever felt trapped in a creative block, a career plateau, or a recurring personal pattern, this will feel familiar a new lens on how to move forward.
The author
Adam Alter, a professor of marketing and psychology at NYU, draws on behavioral science to illuminate the often-invisible forces that shape our choices and keep us in patterns, offering a clear-eyed view of human behavior.
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