Ep. 67: How To Get Unstuck: Adam Alter On The Structure Of Breakthroughs

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Getting stuck is inevitable. I hope you find yourself getting stuck only rarely, but when you do, know that breakthroughs aren't too far behind - Adam Alter

Today we are going to look at the challenges of creative blocks, inertia, and the accompanying feeling of being stuck, whether it be a project, product, or personal life, and, more importantly, when we find ourselves in these states - how to get unstuck, what is the step by step structure of a breakthrough.

My guest is Professor Adam Alter.

Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow, with an affiliated appointment in the New York University Psychology Department.

Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Irresistible (March 2017) and Drunk Tank Pink (2013), and his latest which is also the topic of the podcast - Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most

Adam has also written for the New York Times, New Yorker, Washington Post, Atlantic, WIRED, Slate, Huffington Post, and Popular Science, among other publications. Adam's academic research focuses on judgment, decision-making, and social psychology, with a particular interest in the surprising effects of subtle environmental cues on human cognition and behavior. His research has been published widely in academic journals and featured in dozens of TV, radio, and print outlets worldwide.

In this episode, we delve into these subjects:

The commonality of creative blocks why progress isn't always a straight line.
How Our reactions to being stuck might be the real problem.
The process of getting unstuck can lead to valuable advancements.
Why the creative process is often lengthy and messy, contrary to many people's expectations.
Why breakthroughs often seem accidental and come after hitting a wall.
Do breakthroughs happen more commonly in a group (remote work)
Does creativity decline over time?
Breakthrough tactics, including the "friction audit."
The role of environment in creativity and progress is significant.
The use of AI as it relates to creative blocks.
When should someone quit vs. persist - and much more

For show notes and more, visit larryweeks.com

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Ep. 67: How To Get Unstuck: Adam Alter On The Structure Of Breakthroughs

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Getting stuck is inevitable. I hope you find yourself getting stuck only rarely, but when you do, know that breakthroughs aren't too far behind - Adam Alter

My guest is Professor Adam Alter.

In this episode, we delve into these subjects:

The commonality of creative blocks why progress isn't always a straight line.
How Our reactions to being stuck might be the real problem.
The process of getting unstuck can lead to valuable advancements.
Why the creative process is often lengthy and messy, contrary to many people's expectations.
Why breakthroughs often seem accidental and come after hitting a wall.
Do breakthroughs happen more commonly in a group (remote work)
Does creativity decline over time?
Breakthrough tactics, including the "friction audit."
The role of environment in creativity and progress is significant.
The use of AI as it relates to creative blocks.
When should someone quit vs. persist - and much more

For show notes and more, visit larryweeks.com

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In this episode, renowned social scientist Dan Ariely discusses the irrational pull of misinformation and how to understand "misbelief" — the psychological and social path that guides individuals to doubt established truths, consider alternative facts, and perhaps even welcome outright conspiracy theories. Dan Ariely is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University. He is dedicated to answering questions to help people live more sensible – if not rational – lives. He is a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight, co-creator of the film documentary (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies, and a three-time New York Times bestselling author. His books include Predictably Irrational, The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, Irrationally Yours, Payoff Dollars, and Sense and now his latest - Misbelief. Talking points we cover include … The origin of Dan's distinctive half-beard. Behavioral insights into self-acceptance. Covid misinformation and his attacks on social media and in public Exploration and reasoning behind irrational behavior and beliefs. Identifying false comprehension. How to know why we believe what we believe. On belief creation and alteration. Understanding why people are attracted to heterodoxy and discussing the negative consequences of rejecting and ostracizing people with non-mainstream beliefs. Shibboleth in communication: signaling identity rather than the pursuit of truth. Behavioral science on task motivation ...and much more. Enjoy! For show notes and more, visit larryweeks.com…

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