How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and why “Positive Thinking” Isn’t Enough: Nir Eyal on his book Beyond Belief
From The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg by PodcastOne
June 10, 2026 · 60 min · Episode 172
About this episode
Nir Eyal discusses how limiting beliefs hinder motivation and why positive thinking alone is insufficient for personal growth.
What if the only thing holding you back isn't a lack of discipline—but a belief you don't even know you have? In this episode, bestselling author Nir Eyal ( Hooked , Indistractable , Beyond Belief ) breaks down the science of limiting beliefs and reveals why positive thinking alone won't get you unstuck. If you've ever wanted to show up on video, grow your business on social media, or finally take action on goals you keep putting off—this conversation is for you. Whether you're a business owner afraid to post on LinkedIn, a real estate agent who wants to start making videos, or an entrepreneur stuck in analysis paralysis—this episode gives you a practical, science-backed system to change your beliefs and finally take action. 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Why beliefs are the missing link in motivation 3:15 – The motivation triangle explained 6:05 – Overcoming fear of judgment and imposter syndrome 9:49 – Pain vs. suffering: reframing stage fright 11:30 – Beliefs are tools, not truths 16:11 – Why fixating on the past keeps you stuck 19:25 – The surgery without anesthesia study 23:27 – Why positive thinking backfires (and what works instead) 31:51 – The hope floats experiment 41:11 – Nocebo…
People in this episode
Host: Kim Rittberg
Guest: Nir Eyal
Topics covered
- limiting beliefs
- positive thinking
- motivation
- business growth
- social media
- fear of judgment
Keywords
- limiting beliefs
- positive thinking
- motivation triangle
- fear of judgment
- business growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PodcastOne
Books & works: Beyond Belief, Hooked, Indistractable
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