Coaching for Leaders 431: Align Your Calendar to What Matters, with Nir Eyal
Sep 16, 2019
Nir Eyal, renowned expert on psychology, technology, and business, shares insights on controlling attention in a distraction-filled world. He emphasizes the importance of aligning your calendar with personal values, arguing that without a plan, others will dictate your time. Nir advocates for timeboxing over traditional to-do lists, highlighting the significance of commitment and structured scheduling. He also explores the internal triggers of distraction and shares practical strategies for boosting productivity and engagement.
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Distraction's Ancient Roots
- Distraction is an age-old problem, not unique to modern technology, as philosophers like Seneca discussed akrasia.
- The core issue isn't technology itself, but our struggle with internal integrity and doing what we plan.
Define Your Intentions
- Define what you intend to do with your time to understand distractions.
- If you don't plan your time, other things will fill it, so be intentional.
Timeboxing over To-Do Lists
- Timeboxing is more effective than to-do lists because it allocates specific time slots for tasks.
- Control your time inputs, and the desired outputs will follow naturally.
