Passion Struck with John R. Miles

How Beliefs Shape Behavior, Motivation, and Resilience | Nir Eyal — EP 746

March 26, 2026·59 min·4-min readsoloself improvement
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Our beliefs don't just reflect reality—they actively shape it, influencing everything from motivation and pain tolerance to longevity and relationships. Changing limiting beliefs into liberating ones can unlock extraordinary persistence, reduce suffering, and extend life by years.


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Nir Eyal

solo on Passion Struck with John R. Miles

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Nir EyalJohn MilesKurt RichterOksana MastersTed Kaptchuk

Books

Beyond Beliefby Nir EyalThinking Fast and Slowby Daniel Kahneman

Products & Tools

Liquid Death

Research & Papers

Yale study on aging beliefsPain reprocessing therapy studies

Topics

HabitsMental HealthMindfulnessProductivitySelf Improvement

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