“Beyond Belief is the book I needed somebody to write … I absolutely devoured this book.”

—DEREK THOMPSON, coauthor of Abundance

“A brilliant, science-backed guide that will change how you see yourself and what’s possible. I wish I read this book 10 years ago.”

—STEVEN BARTLETT, podcaster and bestselling author of The Diary of a CEO

“An empowering book that feels both deeply human and refreshingly practical.”

—LORI GOTTLIEB, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

What if the real obstacle isn't your effort, your discipline, or your circumstances—but what you believe is possible?

You already know the feeling. You make progress, then drift back. You know what you should do, but somehow don’t. Not because you're lazy or weak, but because beneath every habit, every decision, every relationship, there’s a hidden belief shaping the outcome.

Most people never question those beliefs. They push harder, try new tactics, and blame themselves when the results keep falling short.

Beyond Belief by bestselling author Nir Eyal (Indistractable, Hooked) reveals something disarmingly simple: The beliefs holding you back aren’t truths. They’re tools. And like any tool, once you understand how they work, you can set them aside or replace them with better ones.

Backed by the latest neuroscience and psychology research, Eyal shows you exactly how your hidden assumptions filter what you see, what you attempt, and what you achieve—and gives you a clear, practical method to change them.

You’ll learn how to:

See what others miss – Your beliefs filter your perception. Shift them, and options that were invisible come into view.
Stay grounded under pressure – Change how you respond to uncertainty so steadiness becomes your default, not something you force.
Break costly patterns – Improve your health, relationships, and career by removing interference—not adding more effort.
Expand what you think you’re capable of – Your limits aren’t fixed. They’re learned. And what’s learned can be relearned.

Once you understand how belief really works, you can stop fighting yourself—and start building change that lasts.