EPI 276: World-Renowned Behavior Change & Human Potential Expert Nir Eyal Reveals How To Identify & Replace The Hidden Beliefs That Define Our Limits. A Preview Into His New York Times International Best Selling Book "Beyond Belief".

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (01:02) Why Nir Eyal wrote Beyond Belief and what stops people from taking action (03:18) Why lasting motivation requires more than knowing what to do (06:35) How changing your relationship with discomfort can help you break through barriers (11:31) The difference between facts, faith, and beliefs (14:02) How to identify limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering ones (16:25) The placebo and nocebo effects and how beliefs influence the body (20:08) Why the labels we give ourselves can limit our potential (25:49) Understanding the connection between beliefs, chronic pain, and suffering (30:21) How pain reprocessing therapy can change your response to discomfort (34:40) Why positive thinking alone isn't enough and how to question negative thoughts (38:06) The surprising connection between positive beliefs about aging and longevity (43:56) Why beliefs are tools, not truths, and the psychological benefits of prayer (47:06) How spirituality, religion, and community can influence mental well-being (53:28) Where to find Nir and his resources (54:15) Outro Who is Nir Eyal? Nir Eyal is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, and internationally recognized expert in behavioral design, habit formation, and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University. Nir is the author of three bestselling books: Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, and Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results. Through his research, writing, and speaking engagements, Nir helps individuals and organizations understand human behavior, overcome distractions, build healthier habits, and break free from limiting beliefs. His work has appeared in major publications, including The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, and Psychology Today. He continues to share science-backed strategies for improving focus, productivity, personal growth, and long-term success through his books and website. Connect with Nir: Website: https://www.nirandfar.com/ LikedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nireyal/ Free belief change guide is here: http://www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief-live Bonus content and the 30-Day Belief Transformation Journal is here: http://nirandfar.com/beyond-belief Grab a copy: geni.us/beyondbelief Previous books: Hooked: geni.us/hooked Indistractable: geni.us/Indistractable Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram