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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Upstream

The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen

Book • 2020

Upstream explores the psychological forces that push us into a cycle of response rather than prevention.

Dan Heath introduces the concept of 'problem blindness' and highlights successes of thinkers who have overcome these obstacles by switching to an upstream mindset.

Examples include an online travel website reducing customer service calls, a school district cutting dropout rates, a European nation reducing teenage substance abuse, and an EMS system improving response times.

The book delivers practical solutions for preventing problems rather than reacting to them.

Mentioned by

Mike Carruthers

Michael Meloche

Jordan Harbinger

Jonathan Cutrell

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in the context of a previous podcast episode discussing

Dan Heath

's book "Upstream".

How to Use Leverage Points to Get Unstuck in Work and Life

Recommended by

Eric Cressey

for their insights into behavior and decision-making, particularly relevant for bridging the gap between knowledge and implementation.

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Mentioned by

Mike Carruthers

as a book that reveals a way of preventing problems that everyone can put into practice.

How to Solve a Problem Before It Happens & When Less is Really More

Mentioned by

Greg Mckeown

in introduction, describing the book's focus on solving problems before they happen.

121. Solve Problems Before They Happen with Dan Heath

Mentioned by

Dan Heath

when discussing his book on preventing problems.

Stories of Finding Meaningful Work with Dan Heath

Mentioned by

Jonathan Cutrell

when talking about his previous appearance on the podcast.

How Can You Prepare for High-Impact Unknown Events?

Mentioned by

Dan Heath

as a book about solving problems before they happen, which relates to the topic of pharmacy safety.

A Pharmacy Tech

Mentioned by

Julia Argy

as a perfect book to treat as sacred and use as inspiration for writing.

Wrap-Up: The Half-Blood Prince

Mentioned by

Michael Meloche

, highlighting the importance of preventing issues rather than just reacting to them.

Solving Problems in Software Projects | Building Better Developers with AI

Mentioned by

Allen Levi

as a book of essays he is currently reading.

Allen Levi Wants You to be Brave.

Mentioned by Hannah as a poetry collection that resonates with her and helps her understand her values.

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Mentioned by

Jordan Harbinger

as a book that brilliantly and simply explains the concept of upstream thinking.

350: Dan Heath | Solving Problems from Upstream

Mentioned by

Damian Hughes

in the context of reallocating resources for preventative measures rather than solely addressing immediate crises.

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Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as the author of the book being discussed in the podcast.

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