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Adam Alter

Adam Alter appears in 3 indexed podcast episodes across 3 shows on PodcastMentions, with linked books, timestamps, and episode context.

About Adam Alter

Adam Alter is a marketing author and professor at New York University's Stern School of Business. He is an expert on smartphone addiction and the author of two New York Times bestselling books, "Irresistible" and "Drunk Tank Pink."

Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of BusinessKnown for Smartphone addiction, Author of "Irresistible", Author of "Drunk Tank Pink"Official site

Track Adam Alter appearances on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Modern Wisdom, and The Joe Rogan Experience. Linked books include Anatomy of a Breakthrough and Grit.

Appearances3
Podcasts3
Linked books8
LatestNov 17, 2023

Books mentioned around this guest

These books appear in episodes featuring Adam Alter; a guest is not necessarily the speaker or recommender.

Anatomy of a Breakthrough cover
Anatomy of a Breakthrough
Adam Alter

1 mention in episodes featuring Adam Alter

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Grit cover
Grit
Angela Duckworth

1 mention in episodes featuring Adam Alter

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Quit cover
Quit
Annie Duke

1 mention in episodes featuring Adam Alter

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Subtract cover
Subtract
Lydie Klotz

1 mention in episodes featuring Adam Alter

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Ready Player One cover
Ready Player One
Ernest Cline

1 mention in episodes featuring Adam Alter

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Ready Player Two cover
Ready Player Two
Ernest Cline

1 mention in episodes featuring Adam Alter

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
The Happiness Hypothesis cover
The Happiness Hypothesis
John Haidt

1 mention in episodes featuring Adam Alter

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Irresistible cover
Irresistible
Adam Alter

1 mention in episodes featuring Adam Alter

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Podcasts featuring Adam Alter
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
1 episode · latest Nov 17, 2023
Modern Wisdom
1 episode · latest Mar 11, 2021
The Joe Rogan Experience
1 episode · latest Nov 13, 2020
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Which podcast episodes feature Adam Alter?

Moment 136: 3 VITAL Questions To Ask Yourself If You're Feeling Trapped In Life (Relationships, Work & Financially): Adam Alter on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett is the latest indexed appearance for Adam Alter. Other indexed episodes include #293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction on Modern Wisdom and #1564 - Adam Alter on The Joe Rogan Experience.

Which podcasts feature Adam Alter most?

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (1 episode), Modern Wisdom (1 episode), and The Joe Rogan Experience (1 episode) are the strongest indexed podcast homes for Adam Alter.

Which books are mentioned around Adam Alter?

Anatomy of a Breakthrough by Adam Alter, Grit by Angela Duckworth, and Quit by Annie Duke are the clearest linked books around Adam Alter, based on transcript mentions across the indexed episodes.

What does Adam Alter discuss on podcasts?

Adam Alter most often comes up around virtual reality technology.

Source moments

Indexed context

The host discusses the balance between perseverance and knowing when to quit, referencing Angela Duckworth's book 'Grit' as a significant contribution to the conversation. The mention of the book highlights the importance of resilience in overcoming feelings of being stuck in various pursuits.

Grit · perseverance versus quitting

Indexed context

The host discusses the concept of being 'stuck' in various creative pursuits and how it can be subjective. They mention 'Anatomy of a Breakthrough' as a resource that offers strategies for getting unstuck, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's emotional state in the process.

Anatomy of a Breakthrough · overcoming creative blocks

Indexed context

The host mentions 'Quit' by Annie Duke as a resource for understanding how to navigate feelings of being stuck. They believe the book provides valuable strategies for overcoming obstacles and making decisions about when to persevere or quit.

Quit · getting unstuck

Indexed context

The host discusses the concept of simplifying problems by focusing on what to subtract rather than add, which is a central theme in Lydie Klotz's book 'Subtract.' This approach is highlighted as a way to enhance personal and professional effectiveness by reducing friction in various situations.

Subtract · importance of subtracting

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