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How You Can Stop Distraction Right Now with Nir Eyal

The Science of Success

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The Psychology of Distraction

The opposite of distraction is traction. Both words come from the same Latin root, trahare, which means to pull. Traction and distraction are things that we do. They are actions we take, not things that happen to us. There's nothing wrong with your pastimes, whatever it might be, as long as it is time you plan to spend.

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