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The Psychology of Everyday Decisions

The Psychology of Everyday Decisions is a beginner-friendly, 7-unit audio learning journey that uncovers the hidden psychological forces driving our daily choices—from what we eat for breakfast and buy at the store to how we spend our time and manage personal energy. Grounded in behavioral economics and cognitive psychology, this journey translates seminal insights from pioneers like Daniel Kahneman, Amos Tversky, Richard Thaler, and Barry Schwartz into practical everyday wisdom. Learners will explore dual-process theory, mental heuristics, emotional influences, social dynamics, and choice architecture, ultimately gaining the tools to make clearer, more intentional decisions aligned with their personal goals.

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What you'll learn

The Dual Brain — How Choices Are Made · 3 lessons

• The Fast and Slow Mind
• Cognitive Drain
• Balancing Intuition and Analysis

Shortcuts and Traps — Mental Heuristics · 4 lessons

• The Mental Shortcut
• The Power of the Anchor
• The Vividness Trap
• Outsmarting the Shortcut

The Power of Loss and Perception — Framing & Value · 3 lessons

• Pain vs. Pleasure
• Throwing Good After Bad
• The Glass Half-Full Effect

Too Many Options — The Paradox of Choice · 3 lessons

• The Choice Overload Trap
• Maximizers vs. Satisficers
• Curing Decision Paralysis

Social Dynamics — How Others Shape Our Choices · 3 lessons

• Follow the Herd
• The Pressure to Conform
• Reclaiming Autonomy

Time and Emotion — Choosing for Future You · 4 lessons

• The Present Bias
• Mispredicting Moods
• Emotional Hijacking
• Building the Bridge

Designing Better Choices — The Art of Self-Nudging · 4 lessons

• Choice Architecture
• The Power of Defaults
• Adding and Removing Friction
• The Mindful Decider