Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How to Control Your Attention and Choose the Life You Want to Live | Nir Eyal #241
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Feb 25, 2022 
Nir Eyal, a former Stanford lecturer and the author of 'Indistractable', discusses how to regain control over your attention. He reveals actionable strategies to align intentions with actions, paving the way to a more fulfilling life. The conversation explores the conflict between traction and distraction, emphasizing the role of internal triggers in our quest for comfort. Eyal also shares techniques to transform triggers into opportunities for focus and self-compassion, helping listeners escape the cycle of distraction.
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Indistractable Defined
- Being indistractable means striving to do what you say you'll do, valuing personal integrity.
- We often lie to ourselves about our intentions, like exercising or being present with loved ones.
Traction vs. Distraction
- The opposite of distraction is not focus, but traction; both stem from the Latin root "trahare," meaning "to pull."
- Traction is any action done with intent, regardless of its perceived value (e.g., checking social media).
Self-Deception & Triggers
- We often deceive ourselves into thinking we're engaged in traction when it's actually a distraction (e.g., checking email before a big project).
- Two types of triggers influence our actions: external (pings, rings) and internal (uncomfortable sensations).
