The research behind Talesway
We believe you deserve to know where our content comes from. Below are the research studies, books, and publications that shaped every module in Talesway. Every lesson draws from leading research in psychology, behavioral science, and education.
Nothing in Talesway is made up.
Every module in Talesway is grounded in real research — drawing from 137 studies, books, and publications by leading scientists from Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, MIT, Wharton and more.
A Few of Our References
Book Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness
Richard H. Thaler & Cass R. Sunstein · 2009 · Penguin Books
Thaler won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics. This book coined “nudge theory” and is read by governments, economists and students worldwide.
Book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela Duckworth · 2016 · Scribner
One of the most influential psychology books of the 2010s. Duckworth’s TED Talk has over 30 million views. Required reading in schools and military programs.
Book Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
Dan Ariely · 2010 · Harper Perennial
A global phenomenon in behavioral economics. Translated into dozens of languages, standard reading in business schools around the world.
Book Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney · 2011 · Penguin Press
Baumeister is one of the most cited psychologists alive. This book synthesizes decades of ego depletion and self-control research for a mainstream audience.
Study High Self-Control Predicts Good Adjustment, Less Pathology, Better Grades, and Interpersonal Success
Tangney, Baumeister & Boone · 2004 · Journal of Personality
Hugely influential in positive psychology and education research. Cited thousands of times worldwide.
Study Mind-Set Matters: Exercise and the Placebo Effect
Crum & Langer · 2007 · Psychological Science
Famous for showing mindset shapes physical outcomes. Alia Crum’s most cited paper — covered in major global media.
Study More Than Resisting Temptation: Beneficial Habits Mediate Self-Control and Positive Life Outcomes
Galla & Duckworth · 2015 · Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Co-authored by Angela Duckworth (Grit). Frequently cited in habit science and youth development literature.
Study Get Excited: Reappraising Pre-Performance Anxiety as Excitement
Alison Wood Brooks · 2014 · Journal of Experimental Psychology: General
Widely shared finding: saying “I’m excited” before a challenge outperforms “calm down.” Featured in hundreds of media outlets.
The institutions whose published work these references come from
Logos identify institutions whose published research is cited in the programme. Talesway is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of them.
Start learning with Talesway
- Download on theApp Store Soon Coming soon
- Get it onGoogle Play Soon Coming soon