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Choiceology with Katy Milkman

Charles Schwab
Behavioral Economics
Behavioral Science
Decision Making
Prospect Theory
Rendlesham Forest Incident
Decision-Making
Risk Aversion
Cognitive Biases
Dunning-Kruger Effect
Ufos
Forensic Accounting
Fraud Investigation
Vietnam War
Recency Bias
American Revolution
Embezzlement
1968 Presidential Election
Deal Or No Deal
Simon Rogan
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Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good. Season 1 of Choiceolo... more

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Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that never really fit, but you kept wearing them in hopes you’d break them in? All because you didn’t want to feel your money had gone to waste—even as you felt blisters forming?

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Every day, we face choices that could change outcomes in business, health, or life itself. Increasingly, computers are offering guidance. What happens when that advice clashes with human intuition?

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As a special addition to this week's episode, you can see Katy's full sit-down interview with Angela Duckworth, where they also explore the relationship between self-control and grit.

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In this bonus addition of Choiceology, Katy Milkman sits down with psychologist and Grit author Dr. Angela Duckworth, a leading expert on self-control. She breaks down what science tells us about managing impulses, why willpower by itself falls short... more

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Yohuru Williams
Professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative
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Angela Duckworth
Psychologist and author known for her research on grit and self-control
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Mary Murphy
Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University
Indiana University
Episode: How Mindset Shapes Success
Clayton Critcher
Professor of Marketing, Cognitive Science and Psychology
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business
Episode: Why Starting Over Hurts
Colin Fisher
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Adrian Phillips
Historian specializing in early 20th century Britain
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Tom Gilovich
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Katy Milkman
Host of Choiceology, behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Giving this podcast a try was a great choice

    I knew of Katy Milkman from the ‘No Stupid Questions’ podcast with Angela Duckworth. Angela is brilliant and she name dropped Katy so I figured I’d give it a go. So glad I did!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzluv
    United States5 months ago
  • Very interesting & extremely helpful

    I just found this podcast, & I’m eager to listen to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CW from Portland
    United States5 months ago
  • Helpful information

    I find these podcasts very helpful in providing information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    0806jackie
    United States8 months ago
  • The Book How To Change

    Wooow I can’t put this book down Katy, massive enlightenment

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ PMoneyDMali
    South Africa10 months ago
  • Always learning something new

    This podcasts provides a lot of food for thought. I learn at least one thing new about myself every episode. Thanks for the great product!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dafooster
    United Statesa year ago

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Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control
Q: How common is it that people have different levels of self-control across different domains in life?
People can vary considerably in their levels of self-control across different aspects of their lives, not necessarily scoring the same across all domains.
Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control
Q: How do scientists typically measure self-control as a trait?
One common method is the Marshmallow Test, which measures the ability to delay gratification.
Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control
Q: Could we just start with how we define self-control, what it means to a behavioral scientist? What's your favorite definition?
Self-control is the successful resolution of an internal conflict where one choice is clearly better and the other choice is nevertheless more attractive.
How Mindset Shapes Success
Q: Am I on the growth mindset end of the continuum, say, would that mindset apply to everything in my life from, say, how capable I am intellectually to my athletic ability to my financial savvy?
Mary explained that mindset is a spectrum and individuals can have a growth mindset in some areas of life while maintaining a fixed mindset in others, depending on various contexts and situations.
How Mindset Shapes Success
Q: Could you talk a little bit about your favorite study or set of studies that show differences in the outcomes that people achieve if they adopt a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset?
Mary discussed how adopting a growth mindset leads to improved motivation and better performance across various fields, as shown in numerous studies, including those done on children and students that assess the impact of mindset on learning and willingness to take on challenges.

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The show examines how people make decisions, how psychology and behavioral economics explain everyday choices, and what research suggests to improve judgment. Across episodes, listeners hear engaging case studies and real-life narratives—from long-term planning and incentives to biases in perception, teamwork, and pricing—framed by experiments and classic studies. A notable strength is the practical bridge between academic findings and actionable strategies, with frequent guest experts offering cutting-edge insights. The format blends storytelling with theory, helping listeners recognize cognitive patterns and apply evidence-based techniques to personal and professional life.

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