#130 How To Stay Focused, Beat Distraction, and Get Things Done | Nir Eyal

#130 How To Stay Focused, Beat Distraction, and Get Things Done | Nir Eyal

From BigDeal by Codie Sanchez

March 19, 2026 · 1h 13m

About this episode

Nir Eyal discusses how beliefs shape behavior and attention, offering insights on overcoming distractions and limiting beliefs.

What if the things holding you back aren’t real? Your brain processes 11 million bits of information per second, but you only consciously attend to 50. That tiny keyhole of attention shapes your entire reality — and most people never realize they're looking through the wrong lens. Nir Eyal has spent years researching how beliefs shape behavior, attention, and outcomes. He's the bestselling author of Hooked, Indistractable, and now Beyond Belief. In this conversation, he breaks down the neuroscience of perception, why your limiting beliefs are quietly destroying your potential, and how to rewire your brain to see opportunities others miss. You'll learn: How a man had surgery with zero anesthesia using only his mind Why pain and suffering are separate — and how to disconnect them The 10-minute rule that makes distraction powerless Why willpower only depletes if you believe it does How beliefs about aging at 30 predict whether you live 7.5 years longer The turnaround technique that stops limiting beliefs cold If you've ever felt stuck or convinced something won't work — this episode will change how you see yourself. Because the only thing standing between you and what you want is a…

People in this episode

Host: Codie Sanchez

Guest: Nir Eyal

Topics covered

  • focus
  • distraction
  • neuroscience
  • beliefs
  • productivity

Keywords

  • distraction
  • neuroscience
  • beliefs
  • productivity
  • opportunities

Sponsors

beehiiv

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Beyond Belief

Books & works: Hooked, Indistractable

More episodes of BigDeal

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the BigDeal podcast page.