The worst mistake to make on Dragon’s Den / Shark Tank
There’s one simple tactic that makes entrepreneurs 6x more likely to get funding. At least that’s according to today’s guest on Nudge, Harvard Professor Leslie John. She’s spent her career studyin...
7 Syys 25min
Are metrics controlling your life?
Have you ever finished a book you dislike just to say you’ve finished it? Have you loaded up Duolingo at 11:55pm to keep the streak alive? Have you felt the crushing disappointment of realising you ...
31 Elo 34min
The mental tricks used to break the 2-hour marathon
On April 26th, 2026, Sebastian Sawe did what many thought was impossible. Running the marathon in under two hours. Today on Nudge, I explain the psychological tricks Sawe may have used to break the...
24 Elo 23min
How much should you reveal to your co-workers
In 1997, Miss USA won Miss Universe with one perfectly judged answer. She revealed just enough to charm, but not enough to shock. Harvard professor Leslie John says that's scientifically proven to p...
17 Elo 25min
Katy Milkman: “Here’s how to make exercise fun”
Katy Milkman shares one technique that could keep you exercising for 55% longer. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vault...
10 Elo 24min
Why fear won’t always persuade
To persuade someone, most of us are tempted to use fear. We tell clients how much they’ll struggle if they pick a competitor. We tell our kids how they’ll lose TV time if they don’t finish their hom...
3 Elo 27min
Can balsamic vinegar make beer better?
In 2007, two Harvard researchers added a splash of balsamic vinegar to beer. When drinkers knew the beer contained vinegar, they hated it. But when the researchers told them “this is our MIT brew,...
20 Heinä 28min
