Freakonomics Radio
Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Update)
Dec 30, 2025
· 42m
Behavioral scientists have been exploring whether a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. In this update of a 2021 episode, we survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions to look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, fresh starts that backfire — and the ones that succeed. SOURCES: Katy Milkman , professor at the Wharton School. Andy Byford , former commissioner of Transport for London. Ferdinand Rauch , economist at the University of …
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