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Nir Eyal - Habit & Procrastination Expert | How to Stay Focused and Become Indistractable

Dec 25, 2024

Nir Eyal, bestselling author and behavioral design expert, shares his insights on staying focused in a world full of distractions. He advocates for time boxing as a productivity hack that outperforms traditional to-do lists. Nir also delves into mastering personal triggers to combat distractions, transforming anxiety into passion, and the profound impact of our environments on productivity. Finally, he emphasizes aligning daily actions with personal values to achieve a harmonized, fulfilling life.

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Quick takeaways

Distraction is largely about impulse control, and understanding this can help individuals effectively manage their focus and productivity.

Time boxing is a powerful productivity technique that encourages individuals to allocate specific time for tasks, minimizing procrastination.

Improving communication with shared calendars fosters accountability and teamwork, allowing partners to align their schedules effectively.

Deep dives

The Challenge of Hiring

Hiring for a business can be one of the most challenging tasks for employers. Traditional approaches often lead to lengthy searches for the right candidate, which can be both time-consuming and inefficient. However, using a hiring platform like Indeed can streamline this process by matching employers with quality candidates quickly through its sophisticated matching engine. With over 350 million global monthly visitors, Indeed aims to alleviate the burdens of hiring by combining necessary tasks like scheduling and screening into one cohesive platform.

Intro

3min

Mastering Distractions and Time Management

7min

The Power of Time Boxing

7min

Sponsorship Highlights: Elevating Ambitions and Business Success

5min

Mastering Distraction: A Personal Journey

10min

Maximizing Productivity through Effective Time Management

3min

Mastering Time and Internal Triggers

15min

Reframing Anxiety: Transforming Fear into Passion

3min

The Impact of Environment on Productivity and Focus

2min

10.

Balancing Business and Relationships

8min

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Mastering Work Priorities and Self-Discipline

10min

12.

Sponsorship Highlights: Hiring, Financial Management, and Innovation Insights

4min

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Nir Eyal is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and world-renowned expert in behavioral design, psychology, and technology. He is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, a groundbreaking book that has shaped product development strategies at leading companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, named a Best Business Book of the Year by Amazon and Goodreads.

Combining insights from behavioral economics and technology, Nir provides actionable strategies for creating engaging products, improving focus, and building sustainable habits. He is a frequent speaker at Fortune 500 companies, top universities such as Stanford Graduate School of Business, and industry conferences worldwide. Nir’s expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Bloomberg, cementing his reputation as a leading authority in his field. Visit NirAndFar.com to learn more about his work and insights.

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