Feeling Stuck? Steps To Get Out Of Your Rut And How Music Helps | Adam Alter

<p>We all get stuck. In relationships, in jobs or in creative endeavors. It’s a universal experience, yet most people feel incredibly lonely when they’re stuck. By shedding light on the latest research, bestselling author Adam Alter expertly unravels the psychological and practical steps you need to get unstuck.</p> <p> </p> <p>Adam Alter PhD is a professor of Marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business with an affiliate appointment in the Psychology Department. Adam has spent the past two decades studying how people become stuck and how they free themselves to thrive. He is the author of bestsellers Drunk Tank Pink and Irresistible but we talk with him on this episode about his latest book, <a href='https://amzn.to/3NHkQ6z'>Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>As someone who has kept decades of notes on interesting observations from his life, Adam peppers all his work with relatable personal stories. One of the trends of Adam’s observations from over the years is that music has provided a stream of interesting anecdotes. So it will come as no surprise to regular listeners of the Behavioral Grooves, that Tim thoroughly enjoyed talking about how music has influenced Adam’s life, research and writing!</p> <p> </p> <p>We hope you enjoy listening to our light hearted discussion with Adam and if you would like to support the work of Behavioral Grooves, you can become a Patreon member of the show: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves'>https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves</a>.</p> <p> </p> Topics  <p>(3:30) Welcome and speed round questions.</p> <p>(4:31) Creativity is a result of productivity not insight.</p> <p>(6:38) Where do people get stuck in their lives?</p> <p>(7:42) Narrow bracketing - how to get rid of the messy middle.</p> <p>(9:55) Why is it so hard to get unstuck?</p> <p>(12:08) How to reframe difficulties as challenges.</p> <p>(15:52) In hierarchical organizations, the personality of leaders matters.</p> <p>(18:30) How to