The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast SPI 808: How to Take Control of Your Time with Nir Eyal and Matt Gartland
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Aug 2, 2024 
Nir Eyal, an expert on focus and attention, joins his business partner Matt Gartland to explore how to reclaim control over time in a distraction-filled world. They discuss actionable strategies from Eyal's book 'Indistractable', emphasizing the importance of willpower, accountability, and effective weekly planning. The conversation dives into aligning daily activities with personal values and the balance between strategic planning and reactive tasks. Packed with insights, they make the case for planned spontaneity as a tool for productivity.
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Internal Triggers
- Distraction is primarily an internal problem, not an external one.
- 90% of distractions originate from internal triggers like boredom or anxiety, not external pings.
Willpower as a Skill
- Reject the myth of limited willpower; see it as a skill to develop.
- Believing willpower is finite becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Pre-Commitment Strategies
- Use pre-commitment strategies like pacts to reinforce your intentions.
- Start with mastering internal triggers before using pacts for effectiveness.