Emily Balcetis is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University. She is the author of more than 70 scientific publications and her work has been covered in Forbes, Newsweek, Time, National Public Radio, Cosmopolitan, GQ, and many others. She has also received numerous awards for her work.  

Eric and Emily discuss her book, Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World

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Emily Balcetis and I Discuss How to Focus and Accomplish Goals and…
Her book, Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World
Her decision to tackle learning to play drums
The four tools of accomplishing a goal
What it means to materialize a goal
How our brains can’t be trusted to accurately assess our progress toward our goal
The importance of writing down and tracking progress 
Figuring out what we want to accomplish AND creating a plan of action
Foreshadowing obstacles that might get in our way and how you’ll deal with them increases your chances of success
The value of narrowing your focus of attention
How time is a big determinant of what goals we set and whether we reach those goals
Finding ways to connect your current self with your future self can make it easier to make tougher choices that lead to better outcomes later
How it sometimes makes sense to have a “wide bracket” or broader perspective
The power of framing and how what we see predicts what we do

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Emily Balcetis is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University. She is the author of more than 70 scientific publications and her work has been covered in Forbes, Newsweek, Time, National Public Radio, Cosmopolitan, GQ, and many others.&nbsp;She has also received numerous awards for her work.&nbsp;&nbsp;Eric and Emily discuss her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=emily+balcetis&amp;crid=CBDHWVAVW74J&amp;sprefix=emily+b%2Caps%2C685&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clearer, Closer, Better:&nbsp;How Successful People See the World</a>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Emily Balcetis and I Discuss How to Focus and Accomplish Goals and…<ul><li>Her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=emily+balcetis&amp;crid=CBDHWVAVW74J&amp;sprefix=emily+b%2Caps%2C685&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clearer, Closer, Better:&nbsp;How Successful People See the World</a></li><li>Her decision to tackle learning to play drums</li><li>The four tools of accomplishing a goal</li><li>What it means to materialize a goal</li><li>How our brains can’t be trusted to accurately assess our progress toward our goal</li><li>The importance of writing down and tracking&nbsp;progress&nbsp;</li><li>Figuring out what we want to accomplish AND creating a plan of action</li><li>Foreshadowing obstacles that might get in our way and how you’ll deal with them increases your chances of success</li><li>The value of narrowing your focus of attention</li><li>How time is a big determinant of what goals we set and whether we reach those goals</li><li>Finding ways to connect your current self with your future self can make it easier to make tougher choices that lead to better outcomes later</li><li>How it sometimes makes sense to have a “wide bracket” or broader perspective</li><li>The power of framing and how what we see predicts what we do</li></ul>Emily Balcetis Links:<a href="https://as.nyu.edu/faculty/emily-balcetis.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emily Balcetis</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ebalcetis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed.&nbsp;Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Emily Balcetis, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-change/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Change with Katy Milkman</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/behavior-change/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Behavior Change with John Norcross</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Emily Balcetis on How to Focus and Accomplish Goals

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