Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

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Interview with Devorah Heitner - Nir And Far Dec 04, 2023

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I sit down and chat with author, Devorah Heitner about her latest book, Growing Up in Public.

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How to Build an Irresistible Product for VC Investors - Nir And Far Oct 16, 2023

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Venture capital (VC) is a great opportunity for new entrepreneurs seeking to bring a product to life—but the funding is incredibly difficult to secure.

A 2021 Harvard Business Review survey of almost 900 VC firms found that they consider 101 opportunities on average for every deal they close.

Still, the benefits of VC funding are clear.

You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: How to Build an Irresistible Product for VC Investors https://www.nirandfar.com/irresistible-for-vc/

You Don’t Have to Follow the Same Routines Forever - Nir And Far Oct 09, 2023

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Embrace doing something for just a little while

Numerous articles detail the routines of the most successful people in the world: Apple CEO Tim Cook wakes up at 3:45 a.m. and exercises. Actor and producer Reese Witherspoon eats the same healthy breakfast every day. Oprah meditates early. Author Tim Ferriss journals daily.

Society has become so focused on productivity hacks and packing the most into every day that we think of long-term, consistent routines as the gold standard for spending our time.

You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: You Don’t Have to Follow the Same Routines Forever https://www.nirandfar.com/short-term-routines/

You Can Have Your Retirement Fantasy Today - Nir And Far Sep 25, 2023

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Dreaming of retirement helps you fantasize about your ideal life—and potentially have it now

Imagine your retirement.

Are you picturing long, lazy days on a tropical beach under coconut trees? Maybe you’ve opted for a life of adventure, traveling to all the places you haven’t been to yet. Perhaps the science fiction novel you’ve always wanted to write is finally pouring out of you. You might spend all your time volunteering for a social or political cause. Or maybe you even go back to work, but in a very different field than before.

You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: You Can Have Your Retirement Fantasy Today https://www.nirandfar.com/retirement-fantasy/

Interview with Peter Atwater - Nir And Far Aug 21, 2023

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I sit down with Peter Atwater to find out more about how social mood affects decision making, the economy and the markets.

Interview with Sunnyside Founder Nick Allen - Nir And Far Jul 31, 2023

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I sit down and chat with Nick Allen, founder of the mindful drinking app, Sunnyside.

How to Craft an ‘Indistractable’ Summer Schedule for Your Kids - Nir And Far Jul 10, 2023

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Help them make the most of it by becoming “indistractable”

The end of the school year is a magical time.

Kids have made it through a grueling year of groggy early mornings, rigid class schedules, piles of homework, and endless extracurriculars.

You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: How to Craft an ‘Indistractable’ Summer Schedule for Your Kids https://www.nirandfar.com/summer-schedule-for-kids/

The 4-Day Workweek: How To Do More With Less - Nir And Far Jul 03, 2023

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Become Indistractable to conquer the paradigm shift

What would it look like if the world moved toward a four-day workweek?

The organization, 4 Day Week Global, did a 6-month study of 900 employees across 33 U.S. and Irish businesses in 2022. The study was based on the 100-80-100 model: Employees received 100 percent of their pay for working 80 percent of the time at 100 percent of the productivity.

Participating employees rated the four-day workweek a 9.1 out of 10, claiming it reduced their burnout and fatigue. Businesses said revenue increased and that attracting and retaining talent was easier.

You can read the NirAndFar article on: The 4-Day Workweek: How To Do More With Less https://www.nirandfar.com/4-day-workweek/

Managers, Stop Distracting Your Employees - Nir And Far Jun 26, 2023

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Summary. The rise of remote work has made corporate leaders paranoid, thinking they must monitor their employees’ every digital move in order to maintain productivity. But while people often zero in on Facebook, TikTok, or Netflix as potential sources of employee distraction, in truth, we’re often more distracted by the ways in which we work today. Here are four strategies to help managers get to the root causes of what’s distracting their employees: 1) Open a dialogue about distractions; 2) Schedule-sync with your employees; 3) Don’t hold meetings without an agenda; and 4) Set an example.

You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: Managers, Stop Distracting Your Employees https://www.nirandfar.com/managers-distracting-employees/

Interview with author Adam Alter - Nir And Far May 22, 2023

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I sit down with Adam Alter to discuss his new book, Anatomy of a Breakdown.

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