Hooked

Written by the same author, this book serves as the perfect companion to 'Hooked' by shifting the focus from how companies create habits to how individuals can reclaim their focus from those very same habit-forming products. It provides a deeper, personal-level understanding of the psychology behind distraction and productivity.

While 'Hooked' explains the mechanics of product design, 'Atomic Habits' applies similar behavioral psychology principles to personal development. Readers who enjoyed learning about the 'Hook Model' will appreciate this practical framework for engineering their own daily routines.

This book provides the foundational scientific research behind the habit loops discussed in 'Hooked.' It is essential reading for anyone interested in the neurological and organizational patterns that dictate consumer behavior.

This book explores 'choice architecture,' which complements Eyal's work on product design by explaining how small changes in how options are presented can influence human behavior. It is a classic text for understanding the subtle psychological triggers that guide user decisions.

As the seminal text on behavioral economics, this book explains the cognitive biases that 'Hooked' relies upon to create habit-forming products. It offers a deep dive into the dual-system thinking that product designers exploit to keep users engaged.

This classic work identifies the core psychological principles of persuasion that underpin many of the engagement strategies described in 'Hooked.' It is the definitive guide for understanding why people say 'yes' and how those mechanisms are utilized in business.

If 'Hooked' explains the architecture of distraction, 'Deep Work' provides the antidote by teaching readers how to cultivate intense focus. It is highly relevant for readers who want to understand the digital landscape from a productivity standpoint.

While 'Hooked' focuses on retention, 'Contagious' explains the psychology of why products and ideas spread virally. Together, they form a complete picture of how to design products that are both habit-forming and socially shareable.

This book provides a critical, broader perspective on the technological habits discussed in 'Hooked.' It explores the neurological impact of the very digital environments that Eyal teaches designers how to build, offering a necessary counter-narrative.

This is a practical, step-by-step guide that acts as a technical follow-up to the conceptual framework of 'Hooked.' It helps readers apply the behavioral science principles Eyal introduces to actual product development workflows.