This week’s must reads: Dorie Clark Discusses Her New Book: The Long Game

In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across important stories on how psychology influences our behavior. Every week, I share my round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. I hope you enjoy them!

How to Play the Long Game: Interview with Dorie Clark (NirAndFar) I recently sat down with author, Dorie Clark to discuss her new book, The Long Game.

How to Stay on Schedule Even When You Go Off Track [AUDIO] (Podcast) To regain focus and be more productive, it’s far better to create a weekly schedule using a technique called timeboxing than it is to create a to-do list.

How to be anxious (PSYCHE) Anxiety might be uncomfortable, but with a philosophical approach you’ll find it can awaken a thrilling sense of freedom.

The Difference Between Hope and Optimism (The Atlantic) People tend to use hope and optimism as synonyms, but that isn’t accurate.

The Mom Test — How to talk to customers. A Summary. (Sandro Blog) Have good customer conversations and validate your ideas.

Why Self-Belief Is a Superpower That Can Be Harnessed (The Guardian) Lockdowns may have eroded people’s swagger, but research suggests there are ways to remedy the situation.

Happy reading!

- Nir