{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship","slug":"optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985","podcast_index_feed_id":433985,"rss_url":"https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/596955/destinations/5191190.xml","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7fcac6c0-36be-11ec-b84e-0fd8a0f62a9c/image/57c68f81b7403bd0e802b507d512337f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":2125,"summary":"Optimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of work, career development, productivity, and entrepreneurship. Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of topics, from time management strategies to fostering creativity, provides valuable insights for enhancing performance and achieving career satisfaction, making it a must-listen as you strive to excel in your professional life. Whether you're aiming to advance your career, boost productivity, or delve into entrepreneurship, Optimal Work Daily offers practical advice and inspiration. Each episode focuses on work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship, providing you with the tools needed to thrive professionally. Dan's engaging narration and the podcast's insightful content make it an essential daily listen for those dedicated to career growth and success. This podcast is designed for those pass…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:35.713229+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985"},"episode":{"title":"2064: [Part 2] The Hooked Model: How to Manufacture Desire in 4 Steps By Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on Driving User Engagement","slug":"2064-part-2-the-hooked-model-how-to-manufacture-desire-in-4-steps-by-nir-eyal-of-nirandfar-on-driving-user-engagement","published_at":"2026-05-26T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985/2064-part-2-the-hooked-model-how-to-manufacture-desire-in-4-steps-by-nir-eyal-of-nirandfar-on-driving-user-engagement","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9900930830.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9900930830.mp3","summary":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2064: Nir Eyal explains how variable rewards and user investment transform ordinary products into habit-forming experiences that keep people coming back. By understanding how companies use triggers, anticipation, and personal investment to shape behavior, listeners can better recognize the psychology behind modern technology while learning how these same principles can be used to build healthier and more beneficial routines. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/how-to-manufacture-desire/ Quotes to ponder: \"Variable schedules of reward are one of the most powerful tools that companies use to hook users.\" \"The fact that we have greater access to the web through our various devices also gives companies greater access to us.\" \"Introducing variability multiplies the effect, creating a frenzied hunting state, activating the parts associated with wanting and desire.\" Episode references: Skinner box: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operant_conditioning_chamber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":497,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985/episodes/2064-part-2-the-hooked-model-how-to-manufacture-desire-in-4-steps-by-nir-eyal-of-nirandfar-on-driving-user-engagement/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985/2064-part-2-the-hooked-model-how-to-manufacture-desire-in-4-steps-by-nir-eyal-of-nirandfar-on-driving-user-engagement.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}