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How to Change

The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Book • 2021
In this ground-breaking book, Katy Milkman reveals a proven path to help readers move from where they are to where they want to be.

Drawing on her original research and the work of her world-renowned scientific collaborators, Milkman shares strategic methods for identifying and overcoming common barriers to change, such as impulsivity, procrastination, and forgetfulness.

The book offers innovative approaches like 'temptation bundling,' using timely reminders, and creating 'set-it-and-forget-it systems' to make change more achievable.

It emphasizes the importance of tailoring solutions to specific roadblocks and using science to stack the deck in favor of successful change.

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