Katy Milkman, an economist/engineer/behavioral scientist, works with a huge team of people worldwide who are trained in varying sciences: economics, medicine, law, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, etc. This book is a fascinating reference on how to make changes in our lives, from saving more for retirement to establishing better fitness habits and more. Milkman has written up the results of their research in a very user-friendly way. The book is filled with great tips based on the research they have performed while working with large companies to help nudge their employees to make better choices.
In the book, I learned that Milkman also hosts a podcast called Choiceology. I listened to an episode that deals with "sludge," a way that companies make it hard to navigate to get to your goals. For example, while companies make it quite easy to make a purchase, they can make it difficult to cancel purchases or close accounts. Milkman and her guests gave information on how to handle these types of situations.
I wholeheartedly recommend reading and/or listening to Milkman.
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