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#104 Nir Eyal: Mastering Indistraction

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Distraction Begins Within

  • Distraction's primary cause isn't external triggers, but internal ones like boredom, uncertainty, fatigue, or anxiety.
  • Time management is essentially pain management; if you don't address these internal triggers, something will always distract you.
  • Procrastination and distraction aren't character flaws, but rather an inability to handle emotional discomfort.
  • We use external distractions to avoid or cope with negative emotions.
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