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Referent Power: The Ultimate Form of Influence
Referent Power: The Ultimate Form of Influence
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” — paraphrased quote from Mahatma Gandhi
Nir Eyal
May 7
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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
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
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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
Listening to Fitness Gurus is Making You Fat
Listening to Fitness Gurus is Making You Fat
Use these 4 Science-Backed Tips for all the Gym Motivation You Need
Nir Eyal
Feb 20
Multitasking During Meetings? How to Make Your Colleagues Indistractable
Multitasking During Meetings? How to Make Your Colleagues Indistractable
Nir’s Note: This guest post is written by Jenny Wood, an author, speaker, founder of Google’s popular “Own Your Career” program. She writes…
Nir Eyal
Dec 19, 2023
The App that Transforms Drinking Habits: a Case Study
The App that Transforms Drinking Habits: a Case Study
As a child of two parents who both struggled with alcoholism, Nick Allen had a choice to make when it came to his own drinking. He could…
Nir Eyal
Jan 29
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
Score Your Spats: How to Stop Arguing and Enhance Your Relationships
Score Your Spats: How to Stop Arguing and Enhance Your Relationships
[10:26 pm] Shane Parrish: oh i mean[t] to tell you… I remember something you told me that I now share with everyone. It’s made a difference…
Nir Eyal
Nov 20, 2023
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
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