Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal

Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential

2026-05-19 11:00:00 2026-05-19 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Virtual Pierce County Library -

Tuesday, May 19
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 11:00:00 2026-05-19 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Virtual Pierce County Library -

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Register here!

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

Most of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential.

Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention, Anticipation, and Agency. Mastering these powers transforms how you see challenges, feel about the future, and act when it matters most.

You’ll learn how to:

Spot hidden opportunities and solutions others overlook.
Reclaim your mood, energy, and confidence by reshaping your beliefs.
Stay calm, decisive, and in control when life feels uncertain.
Break free from beliefs that sabotage your health, relationships, and career.
Push further, last longer, and achieve beyond your limits.
If you’ve ever quit too soon, stalled in your career, or sabotaged your own goals, this book gives you the science and the system to go further than you thought possible.

Surgeries without anesthesia. Placebos that heal. Resilience multiplied 240 times longer. Beyond Belief reveals the science behind these breakthroughs and shows why your limits aren’t fixed—they’re learned. And with the right beliefs, you can achieve breakthrough results.

Register now to learn more about how we can unlock our true potential. 

About the Author:

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the international bestsellers Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, which have sold over 1 million copies in more than 30 languages. As an active angel investor, Nir has backed multi-billion-dollar companies that implement his methodologies, including Canva, Kahoot!, and others. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, his writing has been featured in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review, and he is a regular contributor to Psychology Today.

For more information about upcoming author talks, and to view past recordings, please visit Library Speakers Consortium Author Talks.

    AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

    EVENT TYPE: | Author event |

    Virtual Pierce County Library

    virtualpcls@pcls.us
    Phone: 253-548-3300

    Hours
    Skip Open Hours widget
    Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, May 23 11:00AM to 3:00PM
    Sun, May 24 Closed

    About the branch

    Upcoming events

    Skip Upcoming Events widget
    Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Virtual Room 3
    Learn, connect and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.

    Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

    Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Virtual Room 1
    Got ideas? Teen Council is your chance to help plan events, give feedback and speak up about what teens actually want from their library. Volunteer hours and connection included.

    Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Virtual Room 3
    Learn, connect and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.

    Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Join us for an afternoon of games and friendly competition. Learn a new game or enjoy your favorites. Either way, you're in good company.