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Nir Eyal, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life (#29)

Sep 19, 2019

Nir Eyal, author of 'Hooked' and 'Indistractable', dives into the psychological underpinnings of our distracted lives. He shares a four-step model to help regain control over your attention in a tech-saturated environment. Discussing personal experiences, Eyal emphasizes the importance of intentional tech use and pre-commitment devices for better focus. He also debunks myths about willpower, exploring how mindset impacts our ability to resist distractions. Tune in for insights on managing technology and enhancing productivity!

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Navigating Distraction in a Tech-Driven World

22min

Mastering Focus in a Distracted World

25min

Mastering Distractions with Pre-Commitment Devices

6min

Navigating the Challenges of Reading and Writing Engaging Content

3min

Myths of Willpower: Beyond Ego Depletion

5min

Food, Control, and Identity

6min

In his new book, Indistractable, Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction. He describes why solving the problem is not as simple as swearing off our devices: Abstinence is impractical and often makes us want more.
Eyal lays bare the secret of finally doing what you say you will do with a four-step, research-backed model. Indistractable reveals the key to getting the best out of technology, without letting it get the best of us.

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