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In this episode, Adam Alter discusses the science of getting unstuck and learning to know when to keep going or when to let go. He explores why people get stuck in areas like work, creativity, and personal growth, and discuss the psychological and cultural factors behind feeling stuck. Adam also shares practical strategies for getting unstuck, such as breaking big goals into smaller steps, embracing curiosity, and taking action - even imperfectly. The conversation highlights the importance of acceptance, mindset shifts, collaboration, and self-compassion in overcoming plateaus and sparking breakthroughs. Exciting News!!! Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Key Takeaways Exploration vs. Exploitation: The two-step process for achieving creative breakthroughs. The concept of "stuckness" in various life aspects, including creativity, work, and relationships. Psychological vs. physical stuckness and the emotional toll it takes. Cultural differences in perceptions of change and stuckness (Eastern vs. Western perspectives). The importance of acceptance and mindset in overcoming feelings of being stuck. Strategies for breaking large goals into manageable tasks to maintain motivation. The "plateau effect" and how to navigate periods of stalled progress. The role of curiosity in fostering creativity and challenging the status quo. The significance of action and starting small to overcome inertia. The impact of physical movement and changing environments on mental clarity and creativity. For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠ Connect with the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheOneYouFeedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation with Adam Alter, check out these other episodes: How to Create Emotional Agility with Susan David Thomas Sterner on How to Be Fully Engaged By p urchasing products and/or services from o ur sponsors , you a re helpi ng to support The One You Feed, and we greatly appreciate it . Thank you! This episode is sponsored by : ⁠David Protein⁠ bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to ⁠www.davidprotein.com/FEED⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aura Frames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AuraFrames.com /FEED ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter –

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.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah?sub_confirmation=1 Oprah is joined by a live audience in New York City for an in-depth look at the crisis of tech addiction among Gen Z. Millions of young people ages 13 to 28 struggle to separate themselves from the many addictive digital experiences from social media, video games to adult content. Oprah is joined by Adam Alter, a professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business and author of Irresistible The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked. Also joining this important conversation are Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr, author of Smartphone Nation: Building Digital Boundaries When Offline Isn't an Option and Dr. Christina Brezing, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University. Additional guests include Conor McLaren and Alex Slater, co-founders of “Quittr” - an app designed to help people struggling with an addiction to online adult content. We also hear from several young guests who are struggling with addictions to video games and adult content. BUY THE BOOKS! Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked https://adamalterauthor.com/irresistible Smartphone Nation: Building Digital Boundaries When Offline Isn't an Option https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804258/smartphone-nation-by-kaitlyn-regehr-phd/ 00:00:00 - Tech addiction is a crisis 00:01:33 - Adam Alter, author of Irresistible 00:03:06 - Kaitlyn Regehr, author of Smartphone Nation 00:04:00 - Hate, Harm & Disinformation Is Algorithmically Prioritized 00:06:28 - Christina Brezing on Tech Addiction 00:08:54 - Nisha’s Son & Video Game Addiction 00:13:12 - What Can Parents Do? 00:17:18 - Maddie & Kyle – Adult Content Addiction 00:23:34 - Will AI Make It Worse? 00:24:31 - Conner & Alex – Quittr App 00:28:00 - Impact on Sex Lives 00:36:19 - A Generation Unsocialized Learn More About the Quittr App: https://quittrapp.com/oprah Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

We've all been stuck at some point in our lives — whether we've been stuck at a job and wanting to make a career change, stuck in a location and wanting to move somewhere new, or stuck in relationships or friendships. But the method to getting “unstuck” and achieving a breakthrough might be easier than you think. Using research-backed tools, New York University's Adam Alter shares his tips for how to get unstuck in his new book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough. Alter shares success stories from some of the world's most successful people, and explains how altering your thoughts and habits could lead you on a better path to success. Alter is a professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business with an affiliated appointment in the NYU’s Psychology Department. Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Irresistible (March, 2017) , which considers why so many people today are addicted to so many behaviors, from incessant smart phone and internet use to video game playing and online shopping, and Drunk Tank Pink (2013) , which investigates how hidden forces in the world around us shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. His latest book, Anatomy of Breakthrough , explores how people get stuck in life and ways to free themselves to thrive. Adam has also written for places like the New York Times, New Yorker, Washington Post, and The Atlantic. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: - Adam’s background and how it led to his research interests - How vulnerability creates shared bonds - The different types of “stuckness” and their ubiquitous nature - The heart, head, and habit levels of getting unstuck - The concept of “lifequakes” - Stuckness in our professional lives - The value in holding things lightly and making space for silence - And the trap of “more is better” ————————————————————————— Adam’s website: https://adamalterauthor.com/ Anatomy of a Breakthrough : https://a.co/d/0e0yJYXt Irresistible: https://a.co/d/07Yf02Q6 Drunk Tank Pink: https://a.co/d/05zQPeok ————————————————————————— Thank you all for checking out the episode! Here are some ways to help support Mentally Flexible: You can help cover some of the costs of running the podcast by donating a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/mentallyflexible Please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes 30 seconds and plays an important role in being able to get new guests. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-flexible/id1539933988 Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/ Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode: https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truth

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

Feeling stuck is a common human experience and almost all of us will go through it at some point in our lives. Whether it's relationship struggles, dissatisfaction with work, an inability to progress financially, or a pending midlife crisis, all of these situations can bring up a range of mixed emotions like anxiety, fear, anger, and even numbness. We are joined today by Adam Alter, whose new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most serves as a much-needed guide to help readers escape inertia and flourish in the face of freedom. Adam is a professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business with an affiliated appointment in the New York University Psychology Department. His research is primarily focused on judgment, decision-making, and social psychology, and his two previous books, Irresistible and Drunk Tank Pink, are both highly acclaimed New York Times best-sellers. In today's episode, we talk with Adam about the concept behind Anatomy of a Breakthrough, the many forms that feeling stuck can take, and what he has learned about getting unstuck. Tuning in you'll learn about the fundamentals of goal-setting, why striving for excellence is infinitely more sustainable than settling for nothing less than perfection, and how learning to enjoy the journey will help you find meaning and avoid the aimlessness that can come after achieving your goal. We also get into the nature of breakthroughs, the role of luck and creativity, plus a whole lot more. To hear all of Adam's thought-provoking insights and practical advice on getting unstuck, be sure to tune in! Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:18) Introducing today's guest, Adam Alter, and the concept behind his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough. (0:05:41) An overview of the many ways that you can be financially stuck, the role of financial advisors, and when you should seek out help and guidance. (0:09:04) Insight into the different types of stuckness and how to recognize when you're stuck. (0:12:42) Why people tend to question their lives with the arrival of a new decade. (0:17:10) Unpacking the risks and benefits of major life decisions and the concept of lifequakes. (0:20:25) The boundless nature of goal-setting and how it impacts the search for contentment. (0:23:27) How lifequakes influence the search for contentment and how to prepare for them. (0:26:00) What a breakthrough looks like, how it interacts with creativity, and the role of luck. (0:35:17) A breakdown of the random impact rule; particularly in the context of careers. (0:38:01) One key practical difference between striving for excellence versus perfection. (0:40:05) The originality trap: why trying to do something completely new can cause paralysis. (0:43:13) Understanding the plateau effect: why being stuck can actually be a sign of progress. (0:44:23) The fundamentals of goal setting: the dangers of setting unachievable goals and the benefits of making it about the journey rather than the destination. (0:49:03) Advice for processing the success of other; especially in the age of social media, and how Adam defines success. Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582 . Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — <a

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, you will hear Melina Palmer interview Adam Alter, author of the book Anatomy of a Breakthrough. Adam shares his personal experience of feeling stuck during his early college days, which led him to research and develop strategies for getting unstuck. The conversation covers the four sections of his book: Help, Heart, Head, and Habit, each focusing on different aspects of overcoming obstacles and making progress. They discuss the importance of slowing down, acknowledging emotions, and developing adaptive strategies. Adam also emphasizes the exploration-exploitation distinction and the significance of knowing when to say yes and when to say no. He highlights the benefits of facing fears, taking risks, and not being afraid to fail. In this episode, you will: Enhance decision-making skills for professional success and personal growth. Understand the impact of technology and screen time on productivity and well-being. Create a mindful and focused environment by cultivating analog practices. Experience the benefits of mindful living and screen-free periods for increased clarity and creativity. Overcome fear and achieve breakthroughs to unlock your full potential. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction, Melina introduces Adam Alter and his background in behavioral science and decision-making. They discuss his previous books and his focus on understanding why we make predictable errors and how subtle cues in the environment influence our behavior. 00:02:24 - The Influence of Screens Adam shares his research on the effects of screen time on our well-being and the shift in public perception about technology. He emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where we have periods of time without access to screens to improve our mental focus and overall quality of life. 00:06:03 - Cultivating Healthy Screen Habits Adam advises creating boundaries with screens, such as keeping phones in a different room during meals and before bed, to reduce the temptation to constantly check and use devices. He highlights the impact of physical proximity on our psychological experience and suggests analog solutions to digital problems. 00:09:30 - The Outsourcing of Experience Adam discusses how we have become reliant on devices such as watches and phones to capture and validate our experiences. He shares a personal anecdote about restarting a run because his watch didn't record it, highlighting our tendency to outsource the business of living to technology. 00:10:26 - The Illusion of Experience Adam explores the idea that if our devices don't capture an experience, it feels as though the experience didn't happen. He suggests that we need to be conscious of this reliance on technology. 00:13:52 - Introduction Adam discusses his new book on getting unstuck, sharing his own experiences and research on the topic. 00:15:16 - Section 1: Help Adam introduces the concept of demystification and explores the struggles and hardships faced by successful individuals like actress Brie Larson. 00:17:08 - Section 2: Heart The emotional component of being stuck is explored in this section, emphasizing the importance of dealing with emotions and coping with the discomfort of feeling stuck. 00:17:53 - Section 3: Head Adam delves into cognitive strategies for getting unstuck, including finding good ideas, conducting friction audits, and seeking support from others. 00:18:25 - Section 4: Habit The final section focuses on taking action to get unstuck, discussing the importance of actionable behaviors, and outlining how to determine the right actions to take. 00:19:22 - Allowing for Space and Being Stuck The conversation explores the idea of allowing oneself to be stuck and the i

Send us a text In this episode, professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow, Dr. Adam Alter , returns to the podcast. Today, we’ll discuss his new book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most . Whether you’ve had a great year, a downright awful year or a lukewarm, we’re-making-it year, the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 bring a mental fresh start. And, with it, new resolutions and the bitter memory of some of last year’s failed resolutions. Rather than avoiding these memories of stuckness, I want to confront this universal experience. Last time we heard from Dr. Alter in episode 18 , he discussed his New York Times bestselling book, Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked . Topics: Feeling stuck is universal. But, why do we not talk about it? Consequences of avoiding discussing stuckness Time is linear ; life is not : breaking out of your constant progress expectations Becoming unstuck The Explore v.s. Exploit mindset - what are they? Deciding when to explore and when to exploit "What books have had an impact on you ?" "What advice do you have for teenagers ?" Bio: Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing and Psychology at New York University’s Stern School of Business, and the New York Times bestselling author of Drunk Tank Pink , a book about the forces that shape how we think, feel, and behave, Irresistible , a book about the rise of tech addiction and what we should do about it, and Anatomy of a Breakthrough , a book that presents a roadmap for getting unstuck on the path to breakthroughs. Alter was recently included in the Poets and Quants “40 Most Outstanding Business School Professors under 40 in the World,” and has written for the New York Times, New Yorker, Wired, Washington Post, and The Atlantic, among other publications. He has shared his ideas at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and with dozens of companies around the world. Alter received his Bachelor of Science (Honors Class 1, University Medal) in Psychology from the University of New South Wales and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Princeton University, where he held the Charlotte Elizabeth Procter Honorific Dissertation Fellowship and a Fellowship in the Woodrow Wilson Society of Scholars. Socials! - Lessons from Interesting People substack : https://taylorbledsoe.substack.com/ Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aiming4moon Taylor's Blog: https://www.taylorgbledsoe.com/

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), which considers why so many people today are addicted to so many behaviors, from incessant smart phone and internet use to video game playing and online shopping, and Drunk Tank Pink (2013), which investigates how hidden forces in the world around us shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Adam has also written for the New York Times, New Yorker, Washington Post, Atlantic, WIRED, Slate, Huffington Post, and Popular Science, among other publications. He has shared his ideas on NPR's Fresh Air, at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, and with dozens of companies, including Google, Microsoft, Anheuser Busch, Prudential, and Fidelity, and with several design and ad agencies around the world.Adam’s academic research focuses on judgment and decision-making and social psychology, with a particular interest in the sometimes surprising effects of subtle cues in the environment on human cognition and behavior. His research has been published widely in academic journals, and featured in dozens of TV, radio and print outlets around the world.He received his Bachelor of Science (Honors Class 1, University Medal) in Psychology from the University of New South Wales and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Princeton University, where he held the Charlotte Elizabeth Procter Honorific Dissertation Fellowship and a Fellowship in the Woodrow Wilson Society of Scholars

"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

Adam Alter might just have the simplest productivity system of anyone I’ve interviewed. He uses a to-do list app, but it’s barely more advanced than a piece of paper. He values deep work, but he doesn’t build his life around it. So if he’s supposedly doing so little, how’s he getting so much done? And trust me, he’s getting a lot done: Adam’s a Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow. He’s also the author of multiple bestselling books, including Drunk Tank Pink and Irresistible, and most recently, Anatomy of a Breakthrough. Adam breaks down his incredibly simple to-do list system, and explains why the simplicity itself is so important. He also shares his strategies for auditing his productivity and energy, and his approach to objectively documenting his own life. Connect with Adam on his website , LinkedIn or pick up a copy of his latest book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough *** My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here . Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Episode Producer: Liam Riordan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our environment shapes how we think, feel, and behave in ways we might not imagine. How can you create a Breakthrough? In this episode, Adam Alter ( @Adam Alter ), a New York Times Best Selling Author and Professor of Marketing and Psychology at NYU Stern School of Business, discusses the importance of exploitation and exploration. “For successful artists, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, they all do this, whether they know they're doing it or not. When you look at their careers, you see, explore, then exploit, explore and exploit. And that's a recipe for success. ” - Adam Alter Key Takeaways: Marketing and Communication: Marketing is about consumer behavior. To market anything, you want to look at how humans behave. If you want to direct their behavior in a particular way, it is best to make them feel something. All the best advertising, all the best communication, and the best appeals are grounded in making people feel something really fast. AI and Idea Generation: Chat GPT is becoming an excellent ally for generating ideas. It is through a collaborative approach to get the best ideas out of AI. You can compare Chat GPT to having 10 intelligent people in a room to brainstorm ideas with. It is a powerful and fantastic brainstorming partner. Environmental Influence: Every living being is impacted by their environment. The color of paint on a wall, the weather, and your location all impact you. Spending time in nature and natural environments is crucial to noticing how the organic world affects you compared to our more fabricated cities and towns. If you are interested in this topic, you can find many of the principles mentioned in architectural, industrial design, space design, and civil engineering. Also, a lot of cognitive psychologists study behavioral architecture, which is the idea that even your immediate environment, like the room you're sitting in, will affect the decisions you make. PBTA. Pause, Breathe, Think, and Act. This powerful practice is a way to train your brain for high-intensity or high-stress environments. It is best to practice daily in some simulation where you feel external pressure that is not putting you at risk physically, emotionally, or mentally. Sponsors and Promotions: Momentus: Designed by the world’s best experts, used by the world’s best teams and athletes, and made for all of us. https://www.livemomentous.com , and use code DIVINE for 20% off your first order. Links for Adam Alter: Website LinkedIn Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Welcome to episode #888 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #888. It always exciting to have Adam Alter back on the show. Adam is the scholarly sherpa navigating the neural networks of New York University 's Stern School of Business . As an acclaimed Professor of Marketing and Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow, he finds his second academic home in NYU's Psychology Department. Adam, however, is not confined to the halls of academia. He's also a celebrated author whose ink has graced the pages of three bestsellers, exploring the compelling world of behavioral addiction, subconscious influences and how to get unstuck. In his book Irresistible , Adam delves into our modern-day addiction epidemic, examining the compulsive behaviors attached to our smartphones, the internet, video games, and online shopping. Meanwhile, Drunk Tank Pink peels back the layers of our environment, unveiling the hidden forces that shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Adam's genius lies in his unique approach to social psychology and decision-making. He shines a spotlight on the surprising impacts of subtle environmental cues on human cognition and behavior. His fascinating findings have claimed their space in numerous academic journals and media outlets worldwide . His latest book (which I devoured), Anatomy of a Breakthrough , promises to free us from the shackles of our mind's inertia. Whether it's a midlife crisis, writer's block, or a stagnant job, we all face friction that stymies our growth. But Adam's solution, the friction audit, could be the key to unlocking our full potential. By conquering friction in our heart (emotions), head (thoughts), and habit (behaviors), we can course-correct our journey to success. Through this brilliant blend of scientific research, personal stories, and inspiring examples, Adam reassures us: getting stuck is not a glitch, but a feature on the road to thriving. With the right strategies, we can all reach our loftiest goals. So, are you ready to break free? Before we do, I'm also honored that Adam is one of our Thinkers on the ThinkersOne platform. Want to add big smarts to your meeting? Get personalized video experiences from top Thinkers like Adam to surprise and inspire your team - in-person, hybrid, or virtual! Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:01:36. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts . Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation . Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook . Check out ThinkersOne . or you can connect on LinkedIn . ...or on Twitter . Here is my conversation with Adam Alter. Anatomy of a Breakthrough. Irresistible. Drunk Tank Pink. Check out <a href= "https://thinkersone.com/products/ad

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

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. 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, Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most . 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! 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: https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves . Topics (3:30) Welcome and speed round questions. (4:31) Creativity is a result of productivity not insight. (6:38) Where do people get stuck in their lives? (7:42) Narrow bracketing - how to get rid of the messy middle. (9:55) Why is it so hard to get unstuck? (12:08) How to reframe difficulties as challenges. (15:52) In hierarchical organizations, the personality of leaders matters. (18:30) How to fail well. (23:07) Are constraints liberating? (26:34) The 3 part process of a friction audit? (29:29) What is hardship inoculation? (34:06) Finding the people who magically unstick your team. (38:48) What makes a great band? (42:46) How Universal Basic Income (UBI) can harness creative breakthroughs. (45:28) Why music is a huge part of Adam’s book. (48:10) How the economy actually dictates our musical choices. (53:39) The music that Adam listens to. (57:37) Grooving Session with Kurt and Tim on getting unstuck. © 2023 Behavioral Grooves Links Adam Alter’s book “Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most”: https://amzn.to/3NHkQ6z Episode 276, How To Stay Motivated So You Exceed Your Goals with Ayelet Fishbach PhD: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/motivation-to-exceed-your-goals/ Episode 307, Groove Track - Mind Over Milkshakes: Why Expectations Matter A Lot: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/mind-over-milkshakes-groove-track/ Michael Lewis “Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game”: https://amzn.to/46dqbJV Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt, “The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure”: https://amzn.to/3NSRItb Episode 64, Danny Oppenheimer: Governance and Helicopter Parenting: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/danny-oppenheimer-governance-and-helicopter-pa

Feeling Stuck Can you think of situations when you felt stuck? I recently talked with someone who feels stuck in their career. Some of my MBA students feel stuck--unsure about what path to pursue in their career. I have dear friends walking through difficult medical issues and feeling stuck—unsure about what to do next. Whether it is major situations like those or the smaller ones that confront us as part of life, feeling stuck is a common experience for us, and today I'm excited to introduce you to one of my favorite new books. Adam Alter joined us back in episode 177 to discuss his book Irresistible . If you haven't listened to that, I highly recommend you go back and check it out--the challenges and the ideas are just as relevant today as they were 5 years ago. Adam returns in this episode to talk about his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most . this book is packed with practical ideas that can help you with your current challenges and those you'll inevitably encounter in the years ahead. Learn more about Adam and his book at AdamAlterAuthor.com . AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed a new e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work . This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills The following music was used for this episode: Tropical Vibe by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10446-tropical-vibe License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10443-energetic-drive-indie-rock License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo available on: SBNation.com

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

Adam Alter reveals the secret to breaking yourself out of any rut. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) When it pays to lower your standards. 2) The question to ask for better insights. 3) The essential skill to accomplish your goals. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep872 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ADAM — Adam Alter is a professor of marketing, and the Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He also holds an affiliated professorship in social psychology at NYU’s psychology department. In 2020 he was voted professor of the year by the faculty and student body at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and was among the Poets and Quants 40 Best Professors Under 40 in 2017. Alter is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Drunk Tank Pink and Irresistible . • Book: Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most • LinkedIn: Adam Alter • Twitter: @adamleealter • Website: AdamAlterAuthor.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Goodbye, Columbus: And Five Short Stories (Vintage International) by Philip Roth • TED Talk: Why our screens make us less happy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode, Caleb talks with Adam Alter about his book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough and more. Links Mentioned Adam Alter Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most by Adam Alter Caleb's Substack

In this podcast episode of " Unlocking Your World of Creativity ," host Mark Stinson interviews Adam Alter , the author of the book "The Anatomy of a Breakthrough." The episode explores the concept of getting unstuck creatively and provides strategies to overcome creative blockages. Alter's book is well-researched and practical, focusing on four steps to getting unstuck: help, heart, head, and habit. Adam's Website The first section, "Help," aims to demystify the experience of being stuck and emphasizes that it is a universal phenomenon. The subsequent sections provide strategies for addressing the emotional consequences of feeling stuck (heart), using cognitive strategies to get unstuck (head), and taking action to overcome stuckness (habit). Alter highlights the experiences of well-known individuals like Harper Lee and George R. Martin, demonstrating that even highly successful and talented people face creative blockages. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding that being stuck is a common experience and that there are ways to overcome it. The podcast also explores the concept of " lifequakes ," major life-altering events that can contribute to feeling stuck. Alter references the work of Bruce Feiler, who emphasizes the universality of these changes and the need to navigate them effectively. The episode further delves into the idea that creativity often involves recombination rather than radical originality. It highlights examples like Bob Dylan, who combined elements from different musical genres to create something new. Additionally, the benefits of crowdsourcing and diverse perspectives in overcoming creative blockages are discussed. The final section of Alter's book, "Habit," emphasizes the need to break free from old ideas and explore new approaches to getting unstuck. The podcast concludes by highlighting the extensive list of techniques provided in the book, offering listeners numerous ways to overcome creative blockages. Key Quotes from Adam Alter: - "A lot of us don't fully understand what it is to be stuck. We seem to be blindsided by stuckness and by change... That first section is designed to demystify what it is to be stuck, to explain it, and to tell people that it's gonna happen, so they should be ready for it." - "The best ideas, even if they look like they're radically new, are actually a combination of two or three or more things that existed before. The genius is in the new combination." - "You want people, specialists, from all sorts of different areas so that they all bring their own lens to the problem." - Adam Alter @adamleealter on X Adam's Facebook page Adam Alter is a professor of marketing, and the Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He also holds an affiliated professorship in social psychology at NYU’s psychology department. In 2020 he was voted professor of the year by the faculty and student body at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and was among the Poets and Quants 40 Best Professors Under 40 in 2017. Alter is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Drunk Tank Pink and Irresistible. Copyright 2026 Mark Stinson

We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. Have you ever felt stuck in any part of your life? Trapped in a soul-sucking job, an unfulfilling relationship, a health, fitness or performance plateau, or a creative rut? What if there was a way to tap scientifically-validated principles to get unstuck, break free from the invisible forces holding you back and unleash your full potential? What if you could literally engineer breakthroughs? Turns out, you can. Adam Alter joins us to discuss his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most , which explores the often unavoidable experience of feeling stuck - whether it's a relationship, career, or health issue - and what we can do to turn stuckness into breakthrough. Adam shares strategies and mindset shifts to get unstuck and how simplifying and experimenting can ultimately help us make progress. Stuckness is an inevitable part of the human experience, especially for long-term goals that have a lull period in the middle. We become fixated on the end goal and overlook the journey. When stuck, people feel anxious, confused, isolated, and like their struggles are unique even though stuckness is universal. It leads to a flailing response that doesn't help. The first step is managing emotions by taking down the pressure and slowing down. Only then can you start to think strategically about how to move forward. Hitting plateaus is natural due to the plateau effect - constant methods become less effective over time. Anticipating plateaus and chunking large goals into smaller ones helps navigate through them. Failure is also inevitable but we have different cultural baggage around failure depending on the domain. The key is to reframe failure as learning rather than a stain on your character. Conducting a "friction audit" - identifying and removing obstacles - can reduce stuckness, especially if done periodically. Simplicity trumps complexity when stuck - focus on the 1-2 most important factors that will make the biggest difference now. Experimentation, exploration, and luck also play a role in breakthroughs. Being more exploratory increases serendipity. Surrounding yourself with different types of people, including those who challenge you, can enrich your life. You can find Adam at: Website | Twitter If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love my January episode on the power of success scaffolding to achieve incredible visions. Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book Sparked My New Podcast SPARKED Visit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Adam Alter is a professor of marketing and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow at New York University's Stern School of Business. He also holds an affiliated professorship in social psychology at NYU's psychology department and is a New York Times bestselling author of " Drunk Tank Pink " and " Irresistible ." ( https://amzn.to/3LWY6P0 ), ( https://amzn.to/42pP56m ) Alter started writing his book during the COVID pandemic when people were forced into isolation. It felt like everyone was grappling with being stuck to some degree and needed guidance to get through it. “ Anatomy of a Breakthrough ” was released in May 2023. In this book, Alter shares four simple steps to help you get unstuck and experience the breakthrough you hope to achieve. ( https://amzn.to/425GVAg ) LEARN MORE: >> Read his book, “ Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most ” ( https://amzn.to/425GVAg ) >> Visit his website ( https://adamalterauthor.com ) >> Connect with him on Twitter and Facebook ( https://twitter.com/adamleealter ), ( https://www.facebook.com/AdamAlterAuthor ) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to learn why emotional flailing is common during hard times and the importance of understanding how you got stuck. ( https://thens.ls/3ntuvmW ) Mentioned in this episode: Get 20% Off at the NSLS Shop Use code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.org NSLS Shop

"The other thing from a creativity perspective is we know that more people around you is good for creativity. It's one of the axioms in thinking about creativity in general. You need time. An artist, a writer. I'm a writer. I need time on my own. I also paint and draw. I cannot do that with other people around. It's just my process. But before you get there, before you get to that point where you need that time alone, that space apart, for almost everyone being around other people is good. It's good for creativity. It's both about diversity of opinion and idea and just about having more - just more information, more thoughts, more ways of looking at the world. And some of the most profound research I've come across in preparing for this book suggested that it's better to be around people who are deeply incompetent than it is to be around no one, which I found very surprising. I always thought, yeah, you want to surround yourself with people who are really good at the thing you're trying to do because it'll rub off on you, and you'll end up being better. You know, you'll pick up bits and pieces from them, but the really fascinating idea is that even people who do something worse than you do it are actually good for your creative process, which I hadn't really thought of much. But there's some really robust evidence to that effect, which suggests that there's not much cost to bringing other people's brains into the creative process, and I think that's one potential use of screens and tech, AI, and VR tech, is that you can bring in more ideas and greater diversity into the way you think about any creative process." 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. "The other thing from a creativity perspective is we know that more people around you is good for creativity. It's one of the axioms in thinking about creativity in general. You need time. An artist, a writer. I'm a writer. I need time on my own. I also paint and draw. I cannot do that with other people around. It's just my process. But before you get there, before you get to that point where you need that time alone, that space apart, for almost everyone being around other people is good. It's good for creativity. It's both about diversity of opinion and idea and just about having more - just more information, more thoughts, more ways of looking at the world. And some of the most profound research I've come across in preparing for this book suggested that it's better to be around people who are deeply incompetent than it is to be around no one, which I found very surprising. I always thought, yeah, you want to surround yourself with people who are really good at the thing you're trying to do because it'll rub off on you, and you'll end up being better. You know, you'll pick up bits and pieces from them, but the really fascinating idea is that even people who do something worse than you do it are actually good for your creative process, which I hadn't really thought of much. But there's some really robust evidence to that effect, which suggests that there's not much cost to bringing other people's brains into the creative process, and I think that's one potential use of screens and tech, AI, and VR tech, is that you can bring in more ideas and greater diversity into the way you think about any creative process." 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