The Next Big Idea

INDISTRACTABLE: Staying Focused in a World of Distractions

Oct 16, 2019
Guest
Nir Eyal
Bestselling author Nir Eyal discusses how to combat distractions in a tech-driven world, focusing on managing internal triggers, time boxing, and aligning actions with personal values. The podcast explores strategies for enhancing focus, reducing medication errors in workplaces, fostering autonomy in children, and embracing indestructibility through internal transformation.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Navigating Distractions in the Digital Age
03:06 • 13min
3
Struggles with Distraction and Escapism
16:18 • 2min
4
Managing Distractions and Enhancing Focus
18:29 • 12min
5
Balancing High Expectations with Control in Work Environments
30:36 • 2min
6
Fostering Autonomy and Responsibility in Children
32:45 • 8min
7
Embracing Indesctractability: Focusing on Values and Traction
40:56 • 2min