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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Anatomy of a Breakthrough

Book • 2023
Adam Alter's "Anatomy of a Breakthrough" explores the psychological and behavioral factors that hinder progress and achievement.

The book delves into common obstacles like writer's block, midlife crises, and unsatisfying relationships, offering practical strategies to overcome them.

Alter uses real-world examples and research findings to illustrate his points, providing readers with actionable steps to unlock their potential.

The book emphasizes the importance of anticipating change, embracing experimentation, and surrounding oneself with diverse perspectives.

Ultimately, it empowers readers to break free from limiting patterns and achieve breakthroughs in various aspects of their lives.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

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Brett McKay
as the author of the book, and the subject of the podcast episode.
363 snips
The Art and Science of Getting Unstuck
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Mel Robbins
as the basis for the podcast episode, focusing on his research on breakthroughs.
222 snips
How to Get Unstuck: Do This to Create the Future You Want
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Kurt Nikish
as the author of the book, and the guest of the podcast.
154 snips
Breaking Through When You Feel Stuck
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Scott Galloway
as the guest of the podcast and author of "Anatomy of a Breakthrough"
121 snips
How to Get Unstuck — with Adam Alter
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Phill Agnew
as a book that goes into more detail on the science of creativity.
85 snips
Everything I know about creativity is false
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Mel Robbins
as one of the top psychology experts and professors in the world, and author of three New York Times bestsellers.
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6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better
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Adam Alter
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Eric Zimmer
during their discussion about overcoming obstacles and achieving breakthroughs.
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How to Get Unstuck with Adam Alter
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Mike Carruthers
as the author of a book about overcoming obstacles and getting unstuck.
34 snips
How to Get Unstuck & A New Approach to Longevity - SYSK Choice
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Phill Agnew
as the author of "The Anatomy of a Breakthrough", a book exploring creativity and overcoming procrastination.
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How Messi Used Psychology to Become Great
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Phill Agnew
, citing a study on how music rating website users were more likely to quit if they were further from the goal.
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Three tricks Super Mario uses to keep gamers hooked
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Michael Kovnat
as a guide to overcoming obstacles and achieving full potential.
12 snips
Best Of: How to Get Unstuck
Mentioned as the creator of the 'friction audit' concept discussed in the episode.
A 3-Step Roadmap Out of Your Rut
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Paul Rand
as a recent book by
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Adam Alter
about how to get unstuck.
Why We Get Stuck—And How to Finally Move Forward
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Shankar Vedantam
in relation to Jeff Tweedy's experience with writer's block.
You 2.0: How to Break Out of a Rut

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