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Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Nir Eyal (Author, Narrator, Publisher), Ryan Hoover (Author)
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Note to Audible Listeners: As of December 2019, this version of the Hooked audiobook has been revised and rerecorded to greatly improve audio quality. Please disregard any reviews mentioning poor audio quality prior to December 2019.

Why do some products capture our attention, while others flop? What makes us engage with certain products out of habit? Is there a pattern underlying how technologies hook us? This audiobook introduces listeners to the "Hooked Model", a four-step process companies use to build customer habits. Through consecutive cycles through the hook, successful products reach their ultimate goal of bringing users back repeatedly - without depending on costly advertising or aggressive messaging.

Hooked is a guide to building products people use because they want to, not because they have to. Written for product managers, designers, marketers, startup founders, and people eager to learn more about the things that control our behaviors, this audiobook gives listeners:

  • Practical insights to create user habits that stick.
  • Actionable steps for building products people love.
  • Behavioral techniques used by Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and other habit-forming products.
  • New for second edition! An additional case study for building health habits.

Nir Eyal distilled years of research, consulting, and practical experience to write a manual for creating habit-forming products. Nir has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. His writing on technology, psychology, and business appears in the Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. He is also the author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.

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    4 hours and 40 minutes
  2. Author
    Nir Eyal, see all
  3. Narrator
    Nir Eyal
  4. Audible release date
    January 22, 2014
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Nir Eyal
  7. ASIN
    B00HZY1N0K
  8. Version
    Unabridged
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    Audiobook
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Listening Length 4 hours and 40 minutes
Author Nir Eyal, Ryan Hoover
Narrator Nir Eyal
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 22, 2014
Publisher Nir Eyal
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00HZY1N0K
Best Sellers Rank #5,727 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#4 in Industrial & Product Design
#14 in Marketing & Consumer Behavior
#43 in Marketing & Sales (Audible Books & Originals)

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Foundational for Viral Marketing Strategy
For December 2023 I chose "Hooked" by Nir Eyal (2014/2019).I found this book on Amazon and it was highly rated and referred. I loved the context of this book and speaking to the psychological aspect of 'viral' videos/products/etc. It was a little out of date but I thought it was a good read to sharpen my viral marketing skills.~~~~~~~💡Here are my favorite quotes💡:"companies must learn not only what compels users to click but also what makes them tick.""predictable [feedback loops] don't create desire.""the exciting juxtaposition of relevant and irrelevant, tantalizing and plain, beautiful and common, sets [the] brain's dopamine system aflutter.""Many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of building products that are only marginally better than existing solutions.""Your product must ultimately be useful.""relationship triggers drive growth because people love to tell one another about a wonderful offer.""Looking for discrepancies exposes opportunities.""To initiate action, doing must be easier than thinking.""How many steps does it take before users obtain the reward they come from?""the wave of habit-forming technologies [are] the 'cigarette of this century'..."~~~~💭 That last quote reminds me of the Netflix documentary - "The Social Dilemma" https://lnkd.in/gqPJYX6d - which is a must watch.Nir did a great job explaining the parts of viral/addictive content and apps.An excellent read and perfect for that FOUNDATIONAL understanding of building a new app/tool/anything.
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Foundational for Viral Marketing Strategy
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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For December 2023 I chose "Hooked" by Nir Eyal (2014/2019).

I found this book on Amazon and it was highly rated and referred. I loved the context of this book and speaking to the psychological aspect of 'viral' videos/products/etc. It was a little out of date but I thought it was a good read to sharpen my viral marketing skills.

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💡Here are my favorite quotes💡:

"companies must learn not only what compels users to click but also what makes them tick."

"predictable [feedback loops] don't create desire."

"the exciting juxtaposition of relevant and irrelevant, tantalizing and plain, beautiful and common, sets [the] brain's dopamine system aflutter."

"Many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of building products that are only marginally better than existing solutions."

"Your product must ultimately be useful."

"relationship triggers drive growth because people love to tell one another about a wonderful offer."

"Looking for discrepancies exposes opportunities."

"To initiate action, doing must be easier than thinking."

"How many steps does it take before users obtain the reward they come from?"

"the wave of habit-forming technologies [are] the 'cigarette of this century'..."

~~~~

💭 That last quote reminds me of the Netflix documentary - "The Social Dilemma" https://lnkd.in/gqPJYX6d - which is a must watch.

Nir did a great job explaining the parts of viral/addictive content and apps.

An excellent read and perfect for that FOUNDATIONAL understanding of building a new app/tool/anything.
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Foundational for Viral Marketing Strategy
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
For December 2023 I chose "Hooked" by Nir Eyal (2014/2019).

I found this book on Amazon and it was highly rated and referred. I loved the context of this book and speaking to the psychological aspect of 'viral' videos/products/etc. It was a little out of date but I thought it was a good read to sharpen my viral marketing skills.

~~~~~~~

💡Here are my favorite quotes💡:

"companies must learn not only what compels users to click but also what makes them tick."

"predictable [feedback loops] don't create desire."

"the exciting juxtaposition of relevant and irrelevant, tantalizing and plain, beautiful and common, sets [the] brain's dopamine system aflutter."

"Many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of building products that are only marginally better than existing solutions."

"Your product must ultimately be useful."

"relationship triggers drive growth because people love to tell one another about a wonderful offer."

"Looking for discrepancies exposes opportunities."

"To initiate action, doing must be easier than thinking."

"How many steps does it take before users obtain the reward they come from?"

"the wave of habit-forming technologies [are] the 'cigarette of this century'..."

~~~~

💭 That last quote reminds me of the Netflix documentary - "The Social Dilemma" https://lnkd.in/gqPJYX6d - which is a must watch.

Nir did a great job explaining the parts of viral/addictive content and apps.

An excellent read and perfect for that FOUNDATIONAL understanding of building a new app/tool/anything.
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Jay Shirley
4.0 out of 5 stars Great content, could use more polish.
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2014
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First off, the content is absolutely worth 5 stars. I really hate to deduct a star but I think it warrants it and discuss why only 4 stars below. Nir Eyal's knowledge and experience is worth far more than the price tag here, and even though he has posted much of the same content on his blog this is in a more cohesive, easy to follow format.

I can honestly say that following the advice in this book will definitely help improve the products I build. As I was reading it I felt compelled to thrust my head into the top of my desk several times over. As he explained certain ideas I realized I had completely neglected them and they seemed so obvious. This is the hallmark sign of good advice; it seems so obvious you feel stupid for not already knowing it.

The book provides specific steps to implement the ideas and exercises, as well as a key bullet point list of important items to remember. This makes the end of each chapter incredibly valuable.

The negative, why it fell short of 5 stars for me:
There is no table of contents! It's really hard to utilize a book like this in the way it is intended without this. I like to quickly jump to different chapters, and without having a table of contents available it's impossible. I just get an empty list in "Go to...". There are more copy errors as well than what I would expect from a finished book, but they're relatively minor (or just a few moments of awkward phrasing). If the book is updated with a proper table of contents (and x-ray would be awesome) I'll be eager to change this to a 5 star review.
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Al
5.0 out of 5 stars Unlocking the Science Behind Habitual Products
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
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"Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" is a deep dive into the psychology and science behind the products and services we can't seem to live without. Nir Eyal, with illustrative examples from Jamie Oliver, presents a compelling framework for understanding how habits are formed and how product designers can build solutions that cater to these ingrained patterns.

Central to the book is the "Hook Model" – a cycle that involves a trigger, an action, a variable reward, and an investment. Eyal meticulously breaks down each component, explaining how successful products seamlessly integrate into this model to drive user engagement and create sticky user experiences.

What sets this book apart is its blend of rigorous academic research with actionable insights for entrepreneurs and product managers. It challenges readers to think critically about the ethical considerations of creating habit-forming products while also offering tools and techniques to ensure that these products genuinely benefit users.

For anyone in the product design and development realm, "Hooked" is an indispensable guide. It offers a fresh perspective on user engagement, helping professionals craft products that not only captivate but also provide lasting value.
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J Silveira
5.0 out of 5 stars Great insights
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2024
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Nir not only solidified my conviction in my idea but he also gave me a road map how to build a product that will be habit-forming, but have a positive impact on its user base.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Mexico on May 15, 2023
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Amazing reading, I really enjoyed it, My email strategies will get improved with some of this techniques
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Mexico on May 15, 2023
Amazing reading, I really enjoyed it, My email strategies will get improved with some of this techniques
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2024
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Every marketer must read it. Great explanation about habit-forming products with examples. Easy and interesting to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2024
Every marketer must read it. Great explanation about habit-forming products with examples. Easy and interesting to read.
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Richard Prem Penaranda
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read
Reviewed in Germany on April 19, 2024
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The title speaks for itself. This book explains how to properly ask questions to get the information you need. I have learned a lot and can now work more efficiently. It is my belief that this book should be part of every business related curriculum.
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Josh Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in India on April 4, 2024
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"This book offers invaluable insights into the psychology behind creating products that captivate and retain users. Highly recommended for anyone involved in product development. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, 'Hooked' provides practical strategies to build products that people not only use but also love. An essential read for anyone looking to create successful and engaging products."
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