Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

5 Productivity Myths Ruining Your Life - Nir And Far

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May 1, 2023
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Nir Eyal
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INSIGHT

Discomfort Drives Motivation

  • Human motivation is primarily a desire to relieve discomfort rather than chase external rewards.
  • Adding play or constraints to the task converts discomfort into focused engagement.
ADVICE

Use Playful Constraints

  • Add play to difficult tasks by imposing constraints like time limits or speed challenges.
  • Use those constraints to create novelty that sustains focus and reduces distraction.
INSIGHT

Match Tools To The Problem

  • Productivity apps alone don't solve attention problems because solutions must match the specific cause.
  • Diagnose whether your issue is getting started, staying on task, or prioritizing before choosing tools.
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