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Mentioned in 71 episodes

Indistractable

How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

Book • 2019

Author

Nir Eyal

In 'Indistractable', Nir Eyal delves into the root causes of distraction, arguing that it starts from within and is driven by the desire to escape discomfort.

The book offers a four-step, research-backed model to help readers master internal triggers, manage time effectively, hack back external triggers, and prevent distractions with pacts.

Eyal also discusses how distraction affects various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and parenting, and provides novel techniques to overcome these challenges and live a more focused life.

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Mentioned in 71 episodes

Mentioned by

Nir Eyal

as the book he wrote about distraction.

7,463 snips

How to Stay Focused and Beat Distraction - Nir Eyal

Mentioned by

Nir Eyal

as a book he wrote himself, based on hundreds of studies.

4,820 snips

No.1 Habit & Procrastination Expert: We've Got ADHD Wrong! Break Any Habit & Never Be Distracted!

Mark Manson

refers to it as a 'Bible' for the topic of environmental design.

2,871 snips

How to Stop Procrastinating

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

when discussing procrastination and the avoidance of discomfort.

2,390 snips

#688 - Steven Bartlett - 17 Raw Lessons About Human Nature

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

as the author of the book, explaining how it helps people become less distractible and improve focus.

1,263 snips

Strategies for becoming less distracted and improving focus | Nir Eyal (author of Indistractable and Hooked)

Mentioned by

Mark Manson

as the accountability buddy who helped him through his second book.

754 snips

How to Beat Distraction and Still Enjoy Life (ft. Nir Eyal)

Mentioned by

Shane Parrish

as one of

Nir Eyal

's books.

547 snips

#104 Nir Eyal: Mastering Indistraction

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

in relation to similar productivity advice on using calendars.

540 snips

Making time for what matters | Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky (authors of Sprint and Make Time, co-founders of Character Capital)

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

as a world-renowned author whose second book, "Indistractable", provides practical tactics and sound science on controlling attention.

494 snips

E43: Nir Eyal - How to Become Indistractable

Mentioned by

Julian Treasure

in relation to distraction and focus.

276 snips

The Speaking Expert: How To Speak So Everyone Hears You: Julian Treasure

Mentioned by

Nir Eyal

when discussing techniques to manage distractions and procrastination.

253 snips

Moment 149: Why You Are Easily Distracted & How To FIX it! Nir Eyal

Mentioned by

Eric Zimmer

and Speaker 2 as the topic of the podcast episode.

211 snips

How to Master Internal Triggers and Regain Control of Your Attention with Nir Eyal

Mentioned by

Nir Eyal

as the book where he discusses how to overcome distractions and achieve goals.

171 snips

Moment 126: How To Master The Consistency Of Achieving Your Goals & Sticking To Them: Nir Eyal

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

, referencing Nir Eyal's advice on scheduling time for personal life.

129 snips

Overcoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Serter

Mentioned by

Jim O’Shaughnessy

Nir Eyal

’s newest book, relevant to society's attention deficit disorder.

119 snips

Nir Eyal — How To Become An Indistractable Force (EP.235)

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

in relation to intentional conversations and relationship building.

118 snips

195: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

Mentioned by

Nir Eyal

as the foundation of his life since writing it, highlighting his transformation from being clinically obese to being in the best shape of his life.

103 snips

How To Change Your Behavior And Accomplish Your Goals [MASTERCLASS] EP 1317

Mentioned by

John Evans

as a brilliant book about reclaiming attention and focusing energy on important things.

91 snips

A masterclass on business productivity with Nir Eyal

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

and Johan Hari in a discussion about technology and attention.

81 snips

#418 - Johann Hari - Why You Can't Pay Attention And Focus

Mentioned by

Jay Clouse

as the author of two best-selling books on habit formation and attention management.

65 snips

#171: Nir Eyal – Writing books, persuasion vs. coercion, and how to be indistractable

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