Nir Eyal refers to 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; he even threw away his smartphone. However, nothing worked, and he decided he needed to pave his own way to fight distraction. As a result, he wrote the bestselling book Indistractable, which reveals that distractibility is rooted in a deep desire to avoid discomfort. Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award and being named among the best business and personal development books of the year by Amazon, Audible, and The Globe and Mail. In this episode of Miracle Mentality, Nir breaks down his findings in Indistractable, along with his new research 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. He 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 Everyone? 

(23:46) Nir’s Purpose in Life 

(28:56) The Difference Between Facts, Faith, and Beliefs

(33:13) The Manifestation Myth

(35:40) The Untapped Power of Changing Your Beliefs

(37:38) How Labels Limit Your Perspective

(42:32) The Three Powers of Belief

Nir Eyal is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and thought leader in the intersection of business, behavior, and the brain. He taught behavioral design at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design and has sold two technology companies since 2003. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Time, and Psychology Today. His newest book, Beyond Belief, explores the science behind how we form, hold, and change our beliefs. 

 Resources Mentioned: 

Nir’s book, Indistractable: https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable 

Nir’s book, Beyond Belief: https://www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief/ 

Beyond Belief workbook and bonus features: https://www.nirandfar.com/belief-tools/ 

Connect with Nir: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nirandfar 

Website: https://www.nirandfar.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/?hl=en 

X: https://x.com/nireyal 

Connect with Tim:

Website: https://www.timstorey.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtimstorey/?hl=en 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial

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