Dr. Katy Milkman: Author, Professor, and Scientist
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In a conversation with Guy Kawasaki, Katy Milkman, a professor and author, discusses various topics related to behavior change and motivation. She shares insights from her book "How to Change the Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be" and provides examples of strategies that can help individuals achieve their goals. One strategy discussed is the use of commitment devices, such as the service Beeminder. Katy shares the story of a man named Nick who successfully accomplished his goals and even self-published a book called "The Motivation Hacker" by committing to writing a book and living more adventurously within three months with a high penalty of $14,000 for failure. Katy explains that losses tend to have a greater impact on motivation than gains. The conversation also explores the idea of using penalties related to personal passions and the importance of peers who are within reach and relatable in terms of successes, struggles, and strategies for improvement. Katy discusses the major factors that hinder change, the concept of a fresh start, and strategies for weight loss, increasing exercise, and voter turnout. She expresses her disapproval of recent changes in Georgia that have made it harder to vote and emphasizes the importance of overturning these barriers. The conversation ends with a discussion about how Katy does her deepest and best thinking and a funny story about Guy's experience with Angela Duckworth and Katy Milkman.
In a conversation with Guy Kawasaki, Katy Milkman, a professor and author, discusses various topics