The Ritual Effect with Michael Norton

On this episode of the pod, Brian sits down with Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, Dr. Michael Norton. Norton’s research on topics ranging from the hazards of humble bragging to the rewards of matchmaking and volunteering has been published in top academic journals such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and the New York Times. He co-authored Happy Money with Elizabeth Dunn. With the launch of his new book, The Ritual Effect, Norton offers practical ways to use rituals to enhance performance, foster preparedness, ease challenging situations, and enrichen our lives. In this podcast, we differentiate habits from rituals and discuss how athletes use rituals, how rituals can impact the workplace, and how rituals can impact relationships. Make sure to check out Norton's new book The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions and learn how rituals can dramatically impact your life! Michael Norton WebsiteRituals QuizBookTed Talk: How to Buy Happiness