Why We Don’t Do What We Know We Should: Beliefs, Habits, and AI Practice with Nir Eyal 8|4
From Radical Candor: Communication at Work by Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff & Amy Sandler
March 4, 2026 · 50 min · Season 8 · Episode 4
About this episode
Kim Scott interviews Nir Eyal about the beliefs and habits that influence our motivation and behavior.
What if the reason you don’t give feedback, follow through, or change your habits… isn’t willpower? What if it’s a belief? In this episode of The Radical Candor Podcast, Kim Scott talks with Nir Eyal — author of Hooked, Indistractable, and his new book Beyond Belief — about the hidden force behind motivation: the stories we tell ourselves. They explore: Why AI can’t replace human relationships — but can help us practice hard conversations The limiting belief that keeps people silent at work Why knowing what to do isn’t enough How pain (not pleasure) drives behavior The difference between addiction and habit Why “time management is pain management.” How to reinterpret anxiety as readiness And why beliefs are tools — not truths If you’ve ever struggled to speak up, follow through, or break a bad habit — this conversation will help you see what’s really getting in the way.Chapters (00:00) Introduction Kim welcomes Nir Eyal and introduces AI portraits and scaling human insight. (04:30) Can AI Replace Relationships? Why AI can’t replace human connection — but may be the safest place to practice hard conversations. (10:15) Refining AI Voice & Identity What it means to “scale yourself”…
People in this episode
Host: Kim Scott
Guest: Nir Eyal
Topics covered
- motivation
- beliefs
- habits
- AI and human relationships
- communication
- behavior change
Keywords
- feedback
- habits
- AI
- motivation
- beliefs
- communication
- behavior change
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Hooked, Indistractable, Beyond Belief
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