The Art of Manliness #553: How to Become Indistractable
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Oct 21, 2019 
Nir Eyal, a behavioral design expert and author of 'Indistractable,' challenges the common belief that technology is the main source of distraction. He emphasizes that understanding our internal triggers is key to regaining focus. Nir shares effective strategies for managing distractions, such as time management techniques and the importance of making pre-commitments. He passionately argues that becoming indistractable involves reshaping our identity and aligning our goals with how we spend our time, ultimately turning the struggle with distraction into a personal growth journey.
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Nir's Distraction
- Nir Eyal, despite his expertise in habit-forming products, found himself distracted by his phone.
- This was highlighted by a moment when he missed his daughter's answer about superpowers because he was checking his phone.
Root Cause of Distraction
- Blocking distracting websites is ineffective because people simply find new distractions.
- The root cause of distraction is not technology but something deeper.
Traction vs. Distraction
- Distraction's opposite is traction, actions pulling you towards what you intend.
- Traction and distraction are based on your planned use of time, both stemming from the Latin 'trahare' meaning 'to pull'.
