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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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ANECDOTE

Phone Over Daughter

  • Nir Eyal was reading to his daughter and asked her about superpowers.
  • Distracted by his phone, he missed her answer and she left, feeling unimportant.
INSIGHT

Addiction vs. Habit

  • Addictions and habits are distinct; habits are behaviors done without thought, while addiction is harmful dependency.
  • Nir Eyal's book "Hooked" aimed to help build habits, not addictions.
INSIGHT

Root Cause of Distraction

  • Technology overuse is not solely the fault of technology itself, just like overeating isn't solely the fault of food.
  • The root cause lies in our inability to manage internal triggers and discomfort.
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