The Invisible Limits Holding You Back (And How to Change Them)
3/10/202652 min
When we fail to make desired progress in life, most of us put the blame on physical and environmental limits. But my guest says that what's really holding people back is what's in their heads.
Nir Eyal is the author of Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results. Today on the show, he argues that much of how we think about ourselves, our abilities, and what’s possible becomes our reality, and that getting what we want in life often comes down to changing how we perceive it. Drawing on research in neuroscience and psychology, Nir shares the three powers of belief, and how they direct your attention, alter your expectations, shape your sense of agency, and determine whether you stick with hard things long enough to see results. Along the way, he shares ways to identify and challenge the limiting beliefs that can sabotage your goals and relationships.
Resources Related to the Podcast
- Nir's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #553 — How to Become Indistractable
- AoM Article: How Reframing Builds Resilience
- AoM podcast episode on William James and pragmatism
Connect with Nir Eyal
Thanks to This Week’s Podcast Sponsor
Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MANLINESS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/manliness
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Clips
Showing 10 of 11Transcript preview
First 90 secondsBrett McKay· Host0:00
Spring's around the corner, guys, which means we're trying to get the backyard ready again. Once the weather warms up, we like to cook outside and eat outside. But after a few seasons, you start to notice what's worn out outside, what's uncomfortable, just what isn't working anymore. So I've been checking out Wayfair to do a spring refresh. I'm looking at new patio seating that's actually comfortable enough to sit on for a couple hours. They've got outdoor dining tables that can handle a full spread. They also have planners to pull everything together. They've got everything for making your outside look and feel really nice. What I appreciate about Wayfair is how easy it is to find exactly what fits your style and budget. You can filter by size, material, price, read thousands of reviews, and feel confident about what you're ordering. Shipping is quick, and assembly is straightforward. It's super easy. You can make simple upgrades at Wayfair. It makes hosting easier and spring and summer evenings even better. Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. That's wayfair.com. That's W-A-Y-F-A-I-R.com, wayfair.com. Wayfair, every style, every home. Starting something new isn't just hard. It can also be a little nerve-wracking. I remember when I launched the AOM Store, I kept thinking, "What if no one buys anything? What if I mess things up? What if the whole thing flops?" Taking that big leap comes with a lot of doubt, but we removed some of that doubt with Shopify. Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the world and 10% of all e-commerce in the US, from brands like Allbirds and Gymsharks to brands just getting started, like the AOM Store once was. With hundreds of ready-to-use templates, Shopify helped build