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Psychology · 19 min

Anatomy of a Breakthrough

By Adam Alter

This episode unpacks the subtle forces that keep us stalled and offers a thoughtful, human-centered approach to finding genuine breakthroughs.

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Psychology
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19 min
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“This episode unpacks the subtle forces that keep us stalled and offers a thoughtful, human-centered approach to finding genuine breakthroughs.”

— Adam Alter, Anatomy of a Breakthrough

What it is about

Behavioral science, personal growth, problem-solving, overcoming stagnation

Who it is for

If you've ever felt trapped in a creative block, a career plateau, or a recurring personal pattern, this will feel familiar a new lens on how to move forward.

The author

Adam Alter, a professor of marketing and psychology at NYU, draws on behavioral science to illuminate the often-invisible forces that shape our choices and keep us in patterns, offering a clear-eyed view of human behavior.

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Adam Alter

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