Belief, Potential And Breakthroughs With Nir Eyal - TWMJ #1028
Release Date: 03/22/2026
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info_outlineWelcome to episode #1028 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation).
In a world increasingly defined by information overload and ideological certainty, the ability to change one’s mind may be the most undervalued skill of all… and few thinkers have explored that terrain as deeply as my friend, Nir Eyal. A bestselling author, behavioral design expert and former Stanford lecturer, Nir has built a career examining how habits are formed, how attention is controlled and how human behavior can be shaped both externally and from within. His previous works, Hooked - How To Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable - How To Control Your Attention And Choose Your Life, established him as a leading voice on the psychology of technology and focus. In his latest book, Beyond Belief - Change Your Mind, Change Your Life, Nir shifts inward, exploring the often invisible force that determines whether knowledge translates into action: belief itself. Drawing on behavioral science, psychology and lived experience, he introduces what he calls the “motivation triangle” - behavior, benefit and belief - and argues that without belief, even the best strategies and intentions collapse. At the core of his work is a provocative idea: beliefs are not truths… they are tools (flexible, revisable constructs that shape what we see, feel and do). He explores how limiting beliefs persist even when we know better, why we often fail to act on advice we actively seek, and how techniques like “turnarounds” can help reframe our assumptions to unlock agency and change. At the same time, Nir wrestles with the broader implications of belief in a polarized, AI-driven world… where narratives are reinforced, critical thinking is uneven, and certainty is often mistaken for truth. Grounded in both rigorous research and personal reflection, his work reframes belief not as something to defend, but as something to consciously design and refine. Nir is also available to join your meetings or gatherings on ThinkersOne. I have had him on the show countless times and he is always inspiring and insightful. Enjoy the conversation…
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Chapters:
(00:00) - Introduction to Nir Eyal and His Journey.
(05:50) - Understanding Belief: Tools, Not Truths.
(11:56) - The Power of Prayer and Its Impact.
(17:59) - Liberating vs. Limiting Beliefs.
(23:59) - Beliefs as Tools for Action.
(32:54) - Beliefs as Tools, Not Truths.
(43:01) - The Power of Optimism and Self-Reflection.
(51:34) - Embracing Change and Open-Mindedness.