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Studies Show Self-Compassion is the Motivator You’re Missing
Studies Show Self-Compassion is the Motivator You’re Missing
“There are a whole lot of ways to be perfect, and not one of them is attained through punishment.” — science fiction author Ursula K. Le…
Nir Eyal
Apr 23
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How to Banish Virtual Meeting Boredom
How to Banish Virtual Meeting Boredom
Can virtual meetings be as effective as in-person ones?
Nir Eyal
Apr 2
Limiting Beliefs: Ditch the 4 Dream Killers Holding You Back
Limiting Beliefs: Ditch the 4 Dream Killers Holding You Back
How to help, not hinder, yourself in achieving your goals
Nir Eyal
Mar 18
Sales Psychology: Why You Make Terrible Buying Choices
Sales Psychology: Why You Make Terrible Buying Choices
We have to stop falling for subtle sales psychology tactics.
Nir Eyal
Mar 5
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Distinction Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices
Distinction Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices
There I was, looking at an enormous wall of television screens. Each one flashed the exact same scene — a beautiful flower slowly blooming…
Nir Eyal
Feb 19, 2018
This Meeting Could have Been an Email: From Time Suck to Unstuck
This Meeting Could have Been an Email: From Time Suck to Unstuck
End boring, useless meetings once and for all.
Nir Eyal
Oct 3, 2023
You’re Not Addicted to Technology. Here’s What’s Happening Instead.
You’re Not Addicted to Technology. Here’s What’s Happening Instead.
This essay is adapted from the book Build For Tomorrow, in which Entrepreneur magazine editor in chief Jason Feifer shows how to thrive by…
Nir Eyal
Aug 23, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Unstoppable Motivation
The Ultimate Guide to Unstoppable Motivation
Nir’s Note: Ali Abdaal is a medical doctor turned entrepreneur, and the world’s most-followed productivity expert, with an audience of over…
Nir Eyal
Jan 3
3 Steps to Master Your Emotions and Be Your Best Self
3 Steps to Master Your Emotions and Be Your Best Self
Your emotions are the core of everything. Mastering them allows you to be your best self.
Nir Eyal
Jan 16
What if In-App Purchases Came to Real Life?
What if In-App Purchases Came to Real Life?
Nir Eyal
Aug 22, 2013
So, You Want To Become a Great Product Manager? [Q&A with Jackie Bavaro]
So, You Want To Become a Great Product Manager? [Q&A with Jackie Bavaro]
Nir’s Note: Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jackie Bavaro about her latest book, Cracking the PM Career — a complete guide…
Nir Eyal
May 20, 2021
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