The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem 376. Breaking Free of Digital Distractions, Time Boxing, ADHD, & More with Nir Eyal
The battle against digital distractions is real. In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Nir Eyal, dubbed “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology” by The M.I.T. Technology Review. With a rich background in psychology, technology, and business, Nir sheds light on the techniques used by tech giants to create habit-forming products. He's the bestselling author of "Hooked" and "Indistractable," two books that delve deep into the world of digital habits.
Dive in to discover:
- The interplay between building good habits and avoiding bad ones.
- How to make conscious decisions to pursue what truly matters.
- The real impact of ADHD diagnoses and digital distractions.
- The importance of time boxing and planning your day.
- Turning your values into time to combat distractions.
Join us for a transformative conversation that will empower you to reclaim your time and attention in the digital age.
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Quotable moments:
"Hooked and indistractable are not negations. They're compliments." - Nir Eyal
"Pills don't teach skills." - Nir Eyal
"You cannot call something a distraction unless you know what it distracted you from." - Nir Eyal
"The life changing practice of simply planning your day is so under appreciated." - Nir Eyal
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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