Beyond Belief: Nir Eyal's Proven Guide to Tapping Into Your Hidden Potential | Mindset | E31

About this episode

Nir Eyal discusses overcoming distraction and the power of beliefs in this episode of Miracle Mentality.

Nir Eyal once described his past self as “the most distracted person you’ve ever met.” Diagnosed with ADHD and stuck in a cycle of distraction and procrastination, he tried everything, including throwing away his smartphone. However, nothing worked, and he realized he needed to find his own solution to overcome distraction. This journey led to the award-winning, bestselling book, Indistractable. In this episode of Miracle Mentality, Nir breaks down the key ideas from Indistractable, along with his latest insights on the power of beliefs, labels, and changing your perspective. Nir Eyal is a thought leader in the intersection of business, behavior, and the brain who is best known for his work on habit formation, behavior design, and productivity. His newest book, Beyond Belief, explores the science behind how we form, hold, and change our beliefs. In this episode, Tim and Nir discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:53) Reframe the Feeling of Overwhelm (05:58) How to Feel Less Overwhelmed (10:25) Why You Feel Distracted and How to Stop (13:48) Being Intentional With Technology (15:55) The Luxury of Distraction (18:55) The Real Cause of Burnout (21:41) Is the 40-Hour Work Week Best for…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Storey

Guest: Nir Eyal

Topics covered

• distraction
• beliefs
• productivity
• mindset
• mental health

Keywords

• distraction
• beliefs
• productivity
• ADHD
• mindset
• burnout
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Indistractable, Beyond Belief

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