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Why We Should All Be Wearing (and Making) Face Masks Right Now
Nir Eyal
APRIL 1, 2020
The post Why We Should All Be Wearing (and Making) Face Masks Right Now appeared first on Nir and Far. Decision Making
Nir Eyal
How to Get the Most Out of Your Calendar
Nir Eyal
MAY 26, 2020
The post How to Get the Most Out of Your Calendar appeared first on Nir and Far. Time Management
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Extrinsic Motivation: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices
Nir Eyal
MAY 11, 2020
The post Extrinsic Motivation: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices appeared first on Nir and Far. Motivation
Don’t Follow Your Gut (and What to Do Instead)
Nir Eyal
APRIL 27, 2020
The post Don’t Follow Your Gut (and What to Do Instead) appeared first on Nir and Far. Decision Making
From Build to Buy: The Path to Better Analytics for Your Application
Speaker: Ardeshir Ghanbarzadeh, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Logi Analytics
Making the transition from building your analytics in-house to investing in a third-party embedded solution can be complicated.Watch this webinar with Ardeshir Ghanbarzadeh, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Logi Analytics, for tips on making the transition as smooth as possible, and getting on the right path to better analytics for your app!
The Surprising Benefits of Unconditional Positive Regard
Nir Eyal
JULY 13, 2020
The post The Surprising Benefits of Unconditional Positive Regard appeared first on Nir and Far. Motivation
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Why You Don’t Have to Be a Rocket Scientist to Think Like One
Nir Eyal
APRIL 13, 2020
The post Why You Don’t Have to Be a Rocket Scientist to Think Like One appeared first on Nir and Far. Creativity
Stop Confusing Habits for Routines: What You Need To Know
Nir Eyal
JULY 1, 2019
The post Stop Confusing Habits for Routines: What You Need To Know appeared first on Nir and Far. Habits
Learn How To Avoid Distraction In A World That Is Full Of It
Nir Eyal
JUNE 25, 2019
The post Learn How To Avoid Distraction In A World That Is Full Of It appeared first on Nir and Far. Distraction
[Focus Guide] How To Make The Most Out Of Your Time And Your Life
Nir Eyal
MAY 20, 2019
The post [Focus Guide] How To Make The Most Out Of Your Time And Your Life appeared first on Nir and Far. Focus
The North Star Playbook
Advertiser: Amplitude
Every product needs a North Star. In this guide, we will show you the metrics product managers need to tie product improvements to revenue impact. If you are looking for a more-focused, less-reactive way to work, this guide is for you.
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This is How to be Less Distracted By Having Fun in Tedious Tasks
Nir Eyal
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
The post This is How to be Less Distracted By Having Fun in Tedious Tasks appeared first on Nir and Far. Distraction
Using Slack: How To Be Distraction Free Like It’s Builders
Nir Eyal
JULY 8, 2019
The post Using Slack: How To Be Distraction Free Like It’s Builders appeared first on Nir and Far. Distraction
Why You’re Not Good at Changing Minds (and What You Can Do About It)
Nir Eyal
MARCH 11, 2020
The post Why You’re Not Good at Changing Minds (and What You Can Do About It) appeared first on Nir and Far. Introspection
How to Choose the Best Embedded Analytics Solution to Modernize Your Application
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"Addicted" to Technology? Why You Need To Turn The Tables And Hack Back!
Nir Eyal
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
The post "Addicted" to Technology? Why You Need To Turn The Tables And Hack Back! appeared first on Nir and Far. Habits
How to Raise Distraction Free Kids
Nir Eyal
JUNE 1, 2020
The post How to Raise Distraction Free Kids appeared first on Nir and Far. Indistractable Relationships
How to Master Hard Skills Quickly with “Ultralearning”
Nir Eyal
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
The post How to Master Hard Skills Quickly with “Ultralearning” appeared first on Nir and Far. Productivity
Fundamental Attribution Error: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices
Nir Eyal
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
There I was, sitting in a packed movie theatre. I waited two years for this sequel and I’ve got enough popcorn and diet soda to last me a full three hours. Fifteen minutes into the movie, the hero and villain are facing off for the first time when a lady bursts into the theater. Trying […].
Why Smoking Costs Employers More Than They Realize
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This is What Most People Get Wrong About Willpower
Nir Eyal
JANUARY 13, 2020
The post This is What Most People Get Wrong About Willpower appeared first on Nir and Far. Self Discipline
The Most Important Skill of the Future is Being ‘Indistractable’
Nir Eyal
OCTOBER 16, 2019
The post The Most Important Skill of the Future is Being ‘Indistractable’ appeared first on Nir and Far. Indistractable Relationships
The One Fitness App That Hooked Me For Good
Nir Eyal
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Could there be a behavior more antithetical to human nature than exercise? Our caveman ancestors, if they could observe our workout habits today, would think we’ve lost our minds. We lift heavy objects into the air and return them to the exact spot where we picked them up.
Is Tech Ruining Kids? How to Safely Manage Screen Time
Nir Eyal
DECEMBER 30, 2019
The post Is Tech Ruining Kids? How to Safely Manage Screen Time appeared first on Nir and Far. Indistractable Relationships
6 Ways to Secure (More Of) a Budget for Your Customer Education Program
Advertiser: Skilljar
Whether you’re looking to kickstart or expand your customer education program, you need access to a budget. Learn how you can demonstrate the positive ROI of customer training and make the case for securing a larger budget in our latest eBook!
5 Ways to Distraction-Proof Your Mind
Nir Eyal
DECEMBER 23, 2019
The post 5 Ways to Distraction-Proof Your Mind appeared first on Nir and Far. Distraction
Here Is How to Practice Stillness and Increase Focus
Nir Eyal
DECEMBER 17, 2019
The post Here Is How to Practice Stillness and Increase Focus appeared first on Nir and Far. Introspection
1 Thing You Need To Know To Save You From Your Email Inbox
Nir Eyal
JULY 17, 2019
The post 1 Thing You Need To Know To Save You From Your Email Inbox appeared first on Nir and Far. Productivity
How to Use Psychology to Make Persuasive Video
Nir Eyal
MAY 9, 2017
Nir’s Note: This guest post is excerpted from Nathalie Nahai’s best-selling book, Webs Of Influence: The Psychology of Online Persuasion. A film, a piece of theatre, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference.
The Product Manager's Guide to Retention
Advertiser: Heap
This book walks through multiple aspects of retention, including why it’s so important, how to best measure it, and how to set goals for the different stages of retention. It also provides strategies for improving retention across the customer journey.
This is How to Repair a Toxic Work Culture
Nir Eyal
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The post This is How to Repair a Toxic Work Culture appeared first on Nir and Far. Productivity
Here Are The 4 Simple Introspection Steps That Will Boost Self Awareness
Nir Eyal
MAY 7, 2019
The post Here Are The 4 Simple Introspection Steps That Will Boost Self Awareness appeared first on Nir and Far. Introspection
How to Achieve Your Goals By Creating an Enemy
Nir Eyal
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
DJ Khaled, the one-man internet meme, is known for warning his tens of millions of social media followers about a group of villains he calls “they.” They don’t want you motivated. They don’t want you inspired,” he blares on camera. They don’t want you to win,” he warns.
How Cognitive Biases Can Help (and Hurt) Your Business
Nir Eyal
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Nir’s Note: Buster Benson is a product manager at Slack who worked previously at Twitter and Habit Labs and is working on a new book about cognitive biases. He’ll be speaking at the upcoming Habit Summit in April. You can register here!)
5 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Homegrown Analytics
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Social Media has the “Exact Same Negative Effect on Depression” as Eating Potatoes
Nir Eyal
MAY 21, 2018
It feels impossible to tell if the technology our kids use should be celebrated or feared. A few years ago I wrote a book, Hooked, about how technology can be used to change our habits. I intended the book to teach startups how to build healthy habits, but now I’m not so sure. With headlines […]. The post Social Media has the “Exact Same Negative Effect on Depression” as Eating Potatoes appeared first on Nir and Far. Digital Distraction
How Bad is Tech Use for Kids, Really?
Nir Eyal
MAY 21, 2018
It feels impossible to tell if the technology our kids use should be celebrated or feared. A few years ago I wrote a book, Hooked, about how technology can be used to change our habits. I intended the book to teach startups how to build healthy habits, but now I’m not so sure. With headlines […] The post How Bad is Tech Use for Kids, Really? appeared first on Nir and Far. Digital Distraction Distraction Indistractable Relationships
Why Do Google and Apple Want You to Use Your Phone Less?
Nir Eyal
JUNE 4, 2018
This week Apple follows Google by announcing features to help people cut back on their tech use. Why would the companies that make your phone want you to use it less? If tech is “hijacking your brain” with their “irresistible” products, as some tech critics claim, why are these companies now acting against their own […]. The post Why Do Google and Apple Want You to Use Your Phone Less? appeared first on Nir and Far. Digital Distraction
This Weird Research-Backed Goal Setting Hack Actually Works
Nir Eyal
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Nir’s Note: This article on goal setting was originally published in early 2016 but got such a great reader response that I decided to expand and update it along with adding the video below. Let me know what you think in the comments.
The Heap Book of Questions for Product Managers
Advertiser: Heap
In this book, Heap provides a great number of questions, hypotheses, and experiments for you to run in your product. It walks through product use cases, behavioral segmentation, conversion, and more.
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