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The Four Research-Backed Steps to Be Indistractable with Nir Eyal

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Oct 20, 2021
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Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal, bestselling author of "Hooked" and "Indistractable," discusses the psychology of distraction and attention management. He explains why procrastination isn't a character flaw and offers a four-step framework to regain control of your focus. Nir advocates abandoning traditional to-do lists in favor of aligning actions with personal values. He shares strategies for improving workplace productivity, managing emails, and even teaching children to be indistractable, highlighting the importance of accountability in achieving personal goals.
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INSIGHT

Traction vs. Distraction

  • The opposite of distraction is not focus, it's traction.
  • Traction is any action that pulls you toward what you intend to do.
ADVICE

Technology Use

  • Don't blame technology for distraction; it's how you use it.
  • Schedule technology use intentionally, making it traction instead of distraction.
ANECDOTE

Daughter's Departure

  • Nir Eyal's daughter left while he was checking his phone, highlighting his distraction.
  • This incident prompted him to investigate distraction and write "Indistractable."
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