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How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159

2026-04-07 · 53 min · episode 159 · 18 entities

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    How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159
  • → hosted by Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon person
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  • → hosted by Dr. Jean Claude Doornick person
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    Feed author/publisher: Dr. Jean Claude Doornick
  • → discusses Education concept
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  • → discusses Self-Improvement concept
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  • → references Dragon website
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://jimkwik.com/dragon
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about
  • → references satiexperience.com website
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://satiexperience.com/
  • → references nirandfar.com website
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://nirandfar.com/

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  • mentioned Nir Eyal person
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    How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159
  • mentioned Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon person
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    Feed author/publisher: Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon"
  • mentioned Dr. Jean Claude Doornick person
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    Feed author/publisher: Dr. Jean Claude Doornick
  • hosted by Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon person
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    Feed author/publisher: Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon"
  • hosted by Dr. Jean Claude Doornick person
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    Feed author/publisher: Dr. Jean Claude Doornick
  • mentioned Makes Sense Academy person
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about
  • references Makes Sense Academy person
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about

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  • mentioned Dragon website
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://jimkwik.com/dragon
  • mentioned satiexperience.com website
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://satiexperience.com/
  • mentioned nirandfar.com website
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://nirandfar.com/
  • references Dragon website
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://jimkwik.com/dragon
  • references satiexperience.com website
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://satiexperience.com/
  • references nirandfar.com website
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    Link in episode "How to Rewrite the Beliefs Trapping You with Nir Eyal - E159": https://nirandfar.com/

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  • mentioned Education concept
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  • mentioned Self-Improvement concept
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    Feed category: Self-Improvement
  • discusses Education concept
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  • discusses Self-Improvement concept
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What if the limits you believe about your life… aren’t actually true? In this episode of Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick , New York Times bestselling author Nir Eyal returns to unpack the core ideas behind his latest book, Beyond Belief . Known for Hooked and Indistractable , Nir now turns his focus to the deepest layer of human behavior, the beliefs that shape how we see reality itself . We explore why the brain operates as a prediction machine , how feelings can mislead us when mistaken for facts , and why overthinking often reinforces the very patterns we’re trying to escape. Nir breaks down how many of our beliefs aren’t actually ours—but inherited, rehearsed, and rarely questioned. Dr. JC introduces the concept of becoming a  Free Thinker,  someone willing to stay open, remain curious, and not be immediately attached to their beliefs—and together they examine both the power  and the potential downside of that mindset. You’ll also learn practical tools like Nir’s third-person technique for interrupting negative thought loops, and how to begin rewriting the internal “software” that’s quietly running your life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or limited by your own thinking, this conversation will challenge you to ask a better question: Is this actually true… or is it just a belief I’ve never questioned? Watch until the end to learn a simple technique you can use immediately to break rumination and take control of your attention. Connect With Nir Eyal: Beyond Belief: https://amzn.to/41hgzg4 Website: https://www.nirandfar.com/ IG: @nireyal   Dr. JC Doornick Links: Website  -  www.makessensebook.com YT  -    / @drjcdoornick IG -    / @drjcdoornick FB  -   / @makessensepodcast Makes Sense Book  -  https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase   MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.   SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec   Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here:  https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com   0:00 - Intro 1:42 - What I like about Nir Eyal 3:07 - What's it like to be Nir Ayal These Days? 5:40 - The Power Of Beliefs - Curing Chronic Pain - Hypno-sedation 10:05 - Do we need to believe in ourselves in order to take action? 15:37 - The space between fact and faith. 19:20 - Where do beliefs come from 23:04 - Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction - The Turn Around 30:20 - What does it take for someone to decide to challenge their beliefs?