Tim Harford , The Undercover Economist

“If at first you don’t succeed, try again.” We’re so often told to learn from our mistakes that it’s become a cliché. But why is it so hard – and how can we do a better job? Tim sets out four key obstacles to adapting - and explains how to overcome them. With stories and ideas from psychology and behavioral economics – as well as aviation, ballet and even a TV game show – Tim describes the subtle art of adapting.

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Tim Harford , The Undercover Economist

“If at first you don’t succeed, try again.” We’re so often told to learn from our mistakes that it’s become a cliché. But why is it so hard – and how can we do a better job? Tim sets out four key obstacles to adapting - and explains how to overcome them. With stories and ideas from psychology and behavioral economics – as well as aviation, ballet and even a TV game show – Tim describes the subtle art of adapting.



Start:
Tue, Mar 12, 2019 05:00 AM EDT
End:
Thu, Mar 14, 2019 01:00 PM EDT
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