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Hooked Nir Eyal

 Hello my fellow book lovers! In Hooked, Nir Eyal demystifies the psychology behind habit-forming products through a powerful, four-step framework—the Hook Model. This insightful methodology guides creators to engineer lasting user behavior by cycling through Trigger, Action, Variable Reward, and Investment. Eyal showcases how top digital platforms harness this loop—leveraging internal triggers like boredom or FOMO and coupling them with variable rewards and user investments—to embed themselves into daily routines.

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In essence, Hooked offers both a masterclass in human-centered design and a cautionary tale—showcasing how our behaviors can be shaped, for better or worse, through thoughtful product design. Thanks to my employer, Instahyre, for this helpful book! I am Axat.

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