Adam Alter

Click here to listen to the full episode Feeling stuck is an unavoidable part of the human condition. In this episode, bestselling author Adam Alter shares why almost everyone feels stuck in some way, how it can be a feature of progress and what to do to get unstuck and thrive when it matters most. YOU WILL LEARN: · The goal gradient hypothesis. · The dynamic of perfectionism. · The concept of simplification. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Adam Alter “Anatomy of a Breakthrough,” by Adam Alter “The Power of Habit,” by Charles Duhigg “The Tipping Point,” by Malcolm Gladwell The Shawshank Redemption NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Stuckness is inevitable.” – Adam Alter “There is no success story … that doesn't involve multiple, repeated periods of stuckness.” – Adam Alter “Another way of thinking of perfectionism that's not as binary, that's more continuous, is excellence or mastery.” – Adam Alter “Excellence can be redefined across time.” – Adam Alter “Excellence is doing the best you can with what you have in the timeframe allowed.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling stuck is an unavoidable part of the human condition. In this episode, bestselling author Adam Alter shares why almost everyone feels stuck in some way, how it can be a feature of progress and what to do to get unstuck and thrive when it matters most. YOU WILL LEARN: · The goal gradient hypothesis. · The dynamic of perfectionism. · The concept of simplification. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Adam Alter “Anatomy of a Breakthrough,” by Adam Alter “The Power of Habit,” by Charles Duhigg “The Tipping Point,” by Malcolm Gladwell The Shawshank Redemption NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Stuckness is inevitable.” – Adam Alter “There is no success story … that doesn't involve multiple, repeated periods of stuckness.” – Adam Alter “Another way of thinking of perfectionism that's not as binary, that's more continuous, is excellence or mastery.” – Adam Alter “Excellence can be redefined across time.” – Adam Alter “Excellence is doing the best you can with what you have in the timeframe allowed.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you tired of feeling stuck and watching your competitors soar? What if you could transform every setback into a stepping stone for unprecedented growth in your law firm? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Adam Alter, New York Times best-selling author and professor at NYU's Stern School of Business. Adam has mastered the art of getting unstuck and developed the algorithm to achieve game changing breakthroughs. After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to: Harness the power of progress to turn small steps into big victories Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation in your law firm Avoid the pitfalls that get most people stuck ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction 02:32 – Why Adam Alter wrote Anatomy of a Breakthrough 03:31 – What it means to be stuck 04:37 – The first step to getting unstuck 08:03 – How to break through plateaus and grow where others peak 11:34 – Why struggles and challenges can be good things 15:30 – The difference between learning from failure and just making bad decisions 18:10 – How embracing “beginnerhood” can make you an expert 22:53 – The role that luck plays in success 25:43 – The dangers of being stubborn and how to avoid these traps 30:13 – Why people overestimate the novelty of their ideas 34:26 – How to create a culture of experimentation and innovation 40:01 – The best thing to do when you’re stuck 42:24 – What being a game changer means to Adam Alter ---- Links & Resources Anatomy of a Breakthrough by Adam Alter (Book) NCAA Dave Berkoff Sam Snead Joe Bernal ---- Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify . Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel . ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: #180 Seth Godin – Putting Your Best Work Out Into the World #116 Steven Kotler – Harnessing Neuroscience for Peak Performance #237 AMMA – Breaking Out of Complacency: Transformation Through Innovation

This episode of the Performance Initiative Podcast with Dr. Grant Cooper and Dr. Zinovy Meyler features insights from the author & professor Adam Alter on overcoming challenges in life and business. It covers a range of topics from the hurdles of creativity and the lessons learned from failure, as highlighted with examples such as Ed Sheeran and Brie Larson, to personal aspects such as the implications of having a unique name and navigating miscommunications in relationships. Strategies to foster creativity, cope with difficulties, and connect with one's future self for better decision-making are also explored, incorporating cultural perspectives and the practical applications of stoicism. (00:00) Introduction (02:36) Adam Alter on Overcoming Stuckness and Achieving Breakthroughs (06:25) The Power of Perseverance and Recognizing Stuckness (09:29) The Importance of Setting Goals and Embracing Change (22:09) Navigating Midpoint Lulls and Maintaining Motivation (30:46) Understanding Lifequakes and Preparing for Change (41:32) Exploring Creativity and the Myth of the Young Entrepreneur (41:58) The Myth of Early Success: Unpacking the Realities (44:29) The Power of Experience: Insights from Various Fields (46:12) Embracing Hardship: The Path to Wisdom and Creativity (52:16) The Creative Cliff Illusion: Pushing Beyond First Ideas (53:42) The Naming Game: Seeking Uniqueness in a Homogenized World (01:03:45) Miscommunications in Relationships: The Small Things Matter (01:09:38) Connecting with Your Future Self for Better Decisions (01:16:16) Getting Unstuck: The Importance of Strategic Inaction (01:21:32) Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions Professor Adam Alter is an author, psychologist, and professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business. He specializes in the fields of social psychology and decision-making. Alter's research focuses on judgment and decision-making, as well as how consumers make sense of complex data. He is well-known for his insights on how various forms of media, from product labels to social media, affect our decision-making and happiness. Adam Alter has written popular books that explore psychology and consumer behavior, such as "Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave," which investigates how environmental factors influence our thoughts and actions, and "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked," which looks at the addictive nature of modern technology and its impact on our lives. These works showcase his ability to translate complex psychological concepts into engaging narratives accessible to a broad audience. Adam Alter's website: https://adamalterauthor.com/ Thanks For Watching!! Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPNCI1-HBSZmiHNAlAjiIw Website: https://www.performanceinitiativepodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performanceinitiative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@performanceinitiative #humanresilience #mentalhealthawareness #successmindset #entrepreneurship #creativity #lifechallenges #podcast #psychology #unstoppable #new #psychologyinsights #creative #performance #longformcontent

"So there are different parts of the brain responsible for liking and wanting. So wanting is unbelievably robust in the brain. In other words, the neural connections are very robust, and wanting is what drives most addictive behavior. It's when you really want something, like you want a cigarette, you want alcohol, a drug, whatever it is, that's your poison. And actually, screens for some people as well. The liking part. When you say to people, what does it mean to be addicted to something? A lot of people say it's, 'You really like it so much that you just keep going back to it.' It's actually not about liking. What actually happens is that, in the beginning, liking and wanting go together. So let's pick something like a cigarette. If you start smoking in the beginning, you like the experience of smoking, and you also really want the nicotine. You want the cigarette. They go hand in hand, but eventually what happens is the liking is much more fragile, and it decays. And what's left is the wanting. And often in the absence of liking, it's kind of like a bad relationship. Like if you're in a bad romantic relationship, it starts out being about wanting and liking, but then the liking goes away, and you just kind of want to be with a person, even though you know it's undermining your welfare. That's effectively addiction. The real skill today is figuring out how to create space between you and your tech devices." Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow. Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked, and Drunk Tank Pink, which investigates how hidden forces in the world around us shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. He has written for the New York Times, New Yorker, The Atlantic, Washington Post, and a host of TV, radio, and publications. His next book Anatomy of a Breakthrough will be published in 2023. https://adamalterauthor.com www.penguin.co.uk/books/431386/irresistible-by-adam-alter/9781784701659 www.simonandschuster.com/books/Anatomy-of-a-Breakthrough/Adam-Alter/9781982182960 www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter www.creativeprocess.info www.oneplanetpodcast.org IG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow. Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked, and Drunk Tank Pink, which investigates how hidden forces in the world around us shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. He has written for the New York Times, New Yorker, The Atlantic, Washington Post, and a host of TV, radio, and publications. His next book Anatomy of a Breakthrough will be published in 2023. "So there are different parts of the brain responsible for liking and wanting. So wanting is unbelievably robust in the brain. In other words, the neural connections are very robust, and wanting is what drives most addictive behavior. It's when you really want something, like you want a cigarette, you want alcohol, a drug, whatever it is, that's your poison. And actually, screens for some people as well. The liking part. When you say to people, what does it mean to be addicted to something? A lot of people say it's, 'You really like it so much that you just keep going back to it.' It's actually not about liking. What actually happens is that, in the beginning, liking and wanting go together. So let's pick something like a cigarette. If you start smoking in the beginning, you like the experience of smoking, and you also really want the nicotine. You want the cigarette. They go hand in hand, but eventually what happens is the liking is much more fragile, and it decays. And what's left is the wanting. And often in the absence of liking, it's kind of like a bad relationship. Like if you're in a bad romantic relationship, it starts out being about wanting and liking, but then the liking goes away, and you just kind of want to be with a person, even though you know it's undermining your welfare. That's effectively addiction. The real skill today is figuring out how to create space between you and your tech devices." https://adamalterauthor.com www.penguin.co.uk/books/431386/irresistible-by-adam-alter/9781784701659 www.simonandschuster.com/books/Anatomy-of-a-Breakthrough/Adam-Alter/9781982182960 www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter www.creativeprocess.info www.oneplanetpodcast.org IG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Adam Alter, New York University’s Stern School of Business “Professor of the Year,” TED Talk speaker, and author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough . As a renowned professor of marketing and psychology, Adam Alter has captivated audiences at the intersection of these two disciplines, shedding light on why we all feel stuck at some point in our lives. He’s a TED Talk speaker. Fortune 100 companies and NGOs consult with him. In this exceptional episode, learn what YOU can do to breakthrough when you feel trapped … whether it’s a thankless job, a difficult relationship, bad habits, loss and much more. SHOW NOTES: ADAM ALTER: BIO: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter WEBSITE: https://adamalterauthor.com/ FANTASTIC TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_alter_why_our_screens_make_us_less_happy BOOKS: Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most , by Adam Alter Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked , by Adam Alter Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave , by Adam Alter

In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Adam Alter, New York University’s Stern School of Business “Professor of the Year,” TED Talk speaker, and author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough . As a renowned professor of marketing and psychology, Adam Alter has captivated audiences at the intersection of these two disciplines, shedding light on why we all feel stuck at some point in our lives. He’s a TED Talk speaker. Fortune 100 companies and NGOs consult with him. In this exceptional episode, learn what YOU can do to breakthrough when you feel trapped … whether it’s a thankless job, a difficult relationship, bad habits, loss and much more. SHOW NOTES: ADAM ALTER: BIO: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter WEBSITE: https://adamalterauthor.com/ FANTASTIC TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_alter_why_our_screens_make_us_less_happy BOOKS: Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most , by Adam Alter Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked , by Adam Alter Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave , by Adam Alter

In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Adam Alter, New York University’s Stern School of Business “Professor of the Year,” TED Talk speaker, and author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough . As a renowned professor of marketing and psychology, Adam Alter has captivated audiences at the intersection of these two disciplines, shedding light on why we all feel stuck at some point in our lives. He’s a TED Talk speaker. Fortune 100 companies and NGOs consult with him. In this exceptional episode, learn what YOU can do to breakthrough when you feel trapped … whether it’s a thankless job, a difficult relationship, bad habits, loss and much more. SHOW NOTES: ADAM ALTER: BIO: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter WEBSITE: https://adamalterauthor.com/ FANTASTIC TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_alter_why_our_screens_make_us_less_happy BOOKS: Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most , by Adam Alter Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked , by Adam Alter Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave , by Adam Alter

In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Adam Alter, New York University’s Stern School of Business “Professor of the Year,” TED Talk speaker, and author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough . As a renowned professor of marketing and psychology, Adam Alter has captivated audiences at the intersection of these two disciplines, shedding light on why we all feel stuck at some point in our lives. He’s a TED Talk speaker. Fortune 100 companies and NGOs consult with him. In this exceptional episode, learn what YOU can do to breakthrough when you feel trapped … whether it’s a thankless job, a difficult relationship, bad habits, loss and much more. SHOW NOTES: ADAM ALTER: BIO: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter WEBSITE: https://adamalterauthor.com/ FANTASTIC TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_alter_why_our_screens_make_us_less_happy BOOKS: Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most , by Adam Alter Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked , by Adam Alter Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave , by Adam Alter

In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Adam Alter, New York University’s Stern School of Business “Professor of the Year,” TED Talk speaker, and author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough . As a renowned professor of marketing and psychology, Adam Alter has captivated audiences at the intersection of these two disciplines, shedding light on why we all feel stuck at some point in our lives. He’s a TED Talk speaker. Fortune 100 companies and NGOs consult with him. In this exceptional episode, learn what YOU can do to breakthrough when you feel trapped … whether it’s a thankless job, a difficult relationship, bad habits, loss and much more. SHOW NOTES: ADAM ALTER: BIO: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter WEBSITE: https://adamalterauthor.com/ FANTASTIC TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_alter_why_our_screens_make_us_less_happy BOOKS: Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most , by Adam Alter Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked , by Adam Alter Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave , by Adam Alter

In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Adam Alter, New York University’s Stern School of Business “Professor of the Year,” TED Talk speaker, and author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough . As a renowned professor of marketing and psychology, Adam Alter has captivated audiences at the intersection of these two disciplines, shedding light on why we all feel stuck at some point in our lives. He’s a TED Talk speaker. Fortune 100 companies and NGOs consult with him. In this exceptional episode, learn what YOU can do to breakthrough when you feel trapped … whether it’s a thankless job, a difficult relationship, bad habits, loss and much more. SHOW NOTES: ADAM ALTER: BIO: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter WEBSITE: https://adamalterauthor.com/ FANTASTIC TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_alter_why_our_screens_make_us_less_happy BOOKS: Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most , by Adam Alter Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked , by Adam Alter Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave , by Adam Alter