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E43: Nir Eyal - How to Become Indistractable

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Will Power Runs Out Like Gas and a Gastink

The myth of willpower being a depletable resource, known as ego depletion, has been debunked by several psychologists. While many believe willpower runs out like gas in a tank, studies have shown that ego depletion isn't a universal phenomenon. Carol Dweck found that only those who believe in ego depletion are affected by it. Belief in internal control over external factors plays a crucial role in managing internal triggers. Understanding what distractions pull us away from is essential to achieving traction in our tasks.

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