Portfolio How To Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

A great book that looks at the science behind change deterrents. The author goes beyond superficially addressing them and suggesting a one size fit all solution. Rather, it is a well-researched effort to address the small things that stand in the way. It makes change attainable. The suite of solutions requires you to be diligent and intentional in your pursuit.

An excellent exploration of the most current research in behavioural science with the readability of your favourite novel. 10/10 both for content and style, I cant recommend this book highly enough.It is NOT your conventional self help with a few loose recommendations, but rather a well laid out roadmap to help you implement the chanegs you want with a sensible order so you can essentially plan as you go.

I was expecting this book to be Atomic Habits.Milkman’s book is great only if you’ve read a lot of other books.

How to change by Katy Milkman is a breezy read with simple language, exciting information from a ton of behavioral experiments, concepts made interesting by Katy's casual writing style, and finally, a book that stays away from describing behavioral science concepts in a rocket science-kind of way.The structure of the book is super appropriate, with a brief introduction to managing change, followed by an in-depth set of chapters dedicated to overcome specific challenges one might face on the path of change (e.g., laziness, temptations, flaking out), and closing out with truly vulnerable, down-to-earth advice on how to move against obstacles and make the change you wish to work.Thank you, Katy Milkman, for a thoroughly enjoyable read, which at the same time, provides us with key tips & tricks to deal with any kind of change!

Lots of stories and I got bored pretty quick. I was originally interested after hearing Katy Milkman on The Psychology Podcast. Seemed fun and interesting. The book's title is misleading. It's more like "How People Have Changed". I don't know what to do with all of these anecdotes. Theyre too long and I rather just know about the research and how to apply it to my life.

Much of the book is based on reproductions from publications by Dan Arialy and other authors on behavioral economics.Reading the final page of each chapter is enough.