Nir Eyal's Substack

Unlock Your Potential With The Power Of Belief

Your beliefs are tools, not truths.

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June 2025

The Pain Paradox: How Fear of Pain Creates More Pain

Taming your overprotective brain

Jun 30 • 

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Let’s Not Decide Who Kids Are Before They Do

Give Children Space to Grow

Jun 27 • 

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How to Find Fulfillment When Your Job Doesn’t Provide It

What to do when your work feels meaningless—but quitting isn’t an option (yet).

Jun 9 • 

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May 2025

Why Seeking Approval is Killing your Potential

The Hidden Cost of Seeking Others’ Approval

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How Successful People Timebox

A Step-by-Step Guide to Timeboxing, With Examples

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April 2025

Stop Gaslighting Yourself: Why Your Memory Isn’t as Reliable as You Think

Have you ever cringed while showering, suddenly remembering something embarrassing you said years ago?

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How to Protect Your Focus Without Burning Bridges

Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Jenny Wood, a former Google executive who led one of the company’s biggest career programs, helping thousands take…

Apr 9 • 

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March 2025

The Real Culprit Behind Plummeting Children’s Mental Health

Before treating kids with therapy and medication, make sure they’re getting enough “psychological nutrients.”

Mar 27 • 

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The Hidden Power of Social Comparison

I’ll never forget the day I learned about Facebook’s $19 billion WhatsApp acquisition.

Mar 5 • 

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February 2025

Is Psychiatry Keeping Us Sick?

The iatrogenic effects of psychiatry.

Feb 20 • 

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Why You’re Always Busy but Never Productive (and How to Fix It)

Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Sahil Bloom, an entrepreneur, investor, and writer known for his engaging content on personal development, finance…

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