Starting with a simple mountain biking example ("I'm bad at left corners") the conversation expands into a much deeper discussion about ADHD, fear, confidence, labels, self-concept, and why what comes after the words "I am" may shape your future more than you realize. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs begin when we stop saying "This is who I am" and start saying "This is what I'm learning."
Because the thing is, many of us carry labels we've repeated for years:
"I have ADHD."
"I'm not confident."
"I'm bad at this."
"I'm just an anxious person."
"I'm not athletic."
"I've always been this way."
But what if some of those labels have quietly become limitations? In this final part of my conversation with bestselling author Nir Eyal (Hooked, Indistractable, Beyond Belief), we explore the powerful connection between identity, self-belief, and human potential. Nir shares his own experience with ADHD and explains why diagnoses, labels, and personality traits can sometimes become self-fulfilling prophecies that keep us stuck, because they can narrow what we believe is possible.
🎥 Watch the entire interview as a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHtezlTRuYo&list=PLwfXYMc609PXz3fHAWMt5HLdLUS5_KiQ-&index=2
🎙️ Listen to episode 1 here and episode 2 here 🙂
We also discuss:
✅ Why labels can become limits (and how MTB Skills training can help with ADHD)
✅ The surprising downside of identifying too strongly with a diagnosis
✅ ADHD, attention, focus, and learning new skills
✅ Why "I'm bad at this" is rarely a useful belief
✅ The importance of the word "yet" in skill development
✅ How mountain biking can challenge limiting identities
✅ Why confidence requires evidence, not blind faith
✅ The difference between faith and belief
✅ Why persistence matters more than talent in long-term success
✅ How to stop letting fear and self-doubt define you
Whether you're struggling with confidence, anxiety, ADHD, skill progression, or simply feeling stuck in an old version of yourself, this conversation offers a powerful reminder:
You are not your labels.
About Nir Eyal:
Nir Eyal is the bestselling author of Hooked, Indistractable, and Beyond Belief. His work combines psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral design to help people understand why they do what they do—and how to create lasting change.
Find Nir:
https://www.nirandfar.com
The Book Beyond Belief:
geni.us/beyondbelief
Free belief change guide:
www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief-live
Instagram:
http://instagram.com/nireyal
Previous books:
Hooked: geni.us/hooked
Indistractable: geni.us/Indistractable
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support ad-free, independent content, you can support me on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/rideandinspire
Work with me on your MTB Skills and Mindset:
www.roxybike-coaching.com
Thank you for listening and for being part of our Ride & Inspire community. We hope this conversation encourages you to question the labels you've accepted, gather new evidence about what's possible, and discover that growth doesn't stop when you reach a certain age, receive a diagnosis, or face a setback.
How manifestation can harm: https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/manifestation-believe-and-achieve
