The Housefly Effect

How Nudge Psychology Steers Your Everyday Behavior

Book •

Author

Eva van den Broek

Author

Tim den Heijer

Mentioned by

Phill Agnew

Kurt Nelson

Tim Houlihan

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Phill Agnew

as a cracking read, packed with new studies and examples.

121 snips

Tiny nudges that can drastically improve your life

Mentioned by

Phill Agnew

as a fantastic book written by Ava van der Broek and Tim Den Heyer.

89 snips

The top 9 tips from 55 Nudge episodes in 2025

Mentioned by

Phill Agnew

as a book full of fascinating studies and examples.

75 snips

7 marketing psychology tips you can apply today

Mentioned by

Phill Agnew

while sharing how the Dutch tax service used distinctiveness to improve tax return submissions.

63 snips

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Mentioned as a compelling book on how nudge psychology steers everyday behaviors.

21 snips

Interview: Tim den Heijer, author of The Housefly Effect, on how friction, incentives, and context shape behavior

Recommended by

Kurt Nelson

and

Tim Houlihan

as a great overview of behavioral science principles with real-world applications.

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Mentioned by

Kurt Nelson

and

Tim Houlihan

as the topic of the podcast episode.

Behavioral Science Hacks for Everyday Life | Eva van den Broek and Tim den Heijer

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