Ep. 1040: Ayelet Fishbach Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

<p>A great deal of ink has been spilled on the subject of motivating and influencing others, but what happens when the person you most want to influence is you? Setting and achieving goals for yourself—at work, at home, and in relationships—is harder than it seems. How do you know where to start? How do you carry on in the face of roadblocks and distractions? How do you decide which tasks and ambitions to prioritize when you’re faced with more responsibilities, needs, and desires than you can keep track of?</p> <p>In Get It Done, psychologist and behavioral scientist Ayelet Fishbach presents a new theoretical framework for self-motivated action, explaining how to:</p> <p>Identify the right goals<br /> Attack the “middle problem”<br /> Battle temptations<br /> Use the help of others around you</p> <p>Get It Done illuminates invaluable strategies for pulling yourself in whatever direction you want to go—so you can achieve your goals while staying healthy, clearheaded, and happy.</p> <p>Bio: Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and the past president of the Society for the Study of Motivation.<br /> In this episode of Trend Following Radio:</p> <p>Motivation and Exercise<br /> Exercise and Healthy Eating<br /> Why People Don’t Listen<br /> Obesity in America<br /> Motivation of People<br /> New Year’s Resolution<br /> Social Media Addiction<br /> Realistic and Unrealistic Goals<br /> The Illusion of Progress<br /> Dreams Research<br /> Psychological Roadblocks<br /> Choosing Your Goal</p>