Freakonomics Radio

458. How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy

Apr 15, 2021

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The Two Minute Version of Grit

02:53

The Pursuit of Happiness

01:40

Is Unhappiness Associated With Achievement?

01:33

Introduction

2min

People I Most Like, With Angela Duckworth

3min

The Two Minute Version of Grit

3min

The Priestess of the Grid Temple

4min

The Goal Hierarchy in Economics - Is There a Better Way?

2min

Are You a Denizen of the Land of Economics?

4min

Your Father's Criticism of You, Was a Motivating Force in Your Life?

2min

You're an Underdog, Is That a Fair Assessment?

3min

I've Never Heard of a Psychotherapist

2min

10.

What Is Your Identity Tied To?

3min

11.

Self Esteem

2min

12.

Is Your Self Esteem Getting You Far in Life?

1min

13.

ZipRecruiter - The Smartest Way to Hire

2min

14.

Amazon Advertising - A New Podcast

4min

15.

How to Model Behaviors That Your Kids Can Follow

2min

16.

Do You Really Model Yourself?

2min

17.

Is Unhappiness Associated With Achievement?

2min

18.

Goal Conflict and Reflection

2min

19.

The Pursuit of Happiness

2min

20.

Social Change Is Just Sunday Cross Word Puzzle to You

2min

21.

Why Do People Love You So Much?

3min

22.

I Love You, and I Can't Get Away From You

4min

In this special crossover episode, People I (Mostly) Admire host Steve Levitt admits to No Stupid Questions co-host Angela Duckworth that he knows almost nothing about psychology. But once Angela gives Steve a quick tutorial on “goal conflict,” he is suddenly a fan. They also talk parenting, self-esteem, and how easy it is to learn econometrics if you feel like it.