#1074 - Nir Eyal - A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs

Nir Eyal discusses the power of belief, arguing it shapes reality, influences emotions, and drives actions. He differentiates between facts, faith, and beliefs, defining beliefs as convictions open to revision based on evidence. Eyal contends that people already live in self-created simulations shaped by limiting beliefs and advocates for choosing beliefs as tools rather than immutable truths. He shares a personal story about a conflict with his mother to illustrate how challenging one's beliefs can lead to positive change. The conversation explores how practices like prayer, even without faith, can offer psychological benefits, and highlights the importance of persistence, internal locus of control, and recognizing the difference between pain and suffering in overcoming limitations.