Every so often, someone reaches out to me and says, “You’ve gotta talk to so-and-so.”
Sometimes I’m skeptical, but when it’s a good friend that is doing the talking, my ears perk up. That was the case when it was suggested I chat with today’s guest.
His name is Nir Eyal and he did not disappoint.
His new book is called Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.
In it, he lays bare the secret of finally doing what you say you will do with a four-step, research-backed model.
Indistractable reveals the key to getting the best out of technology, without letting it get the best of us.
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In today’s episode, I ask Nir to share:
- Why he feels the ability to control your attention is the single most important skill you can have in the twenty-first century
- We’ll dig into the root causes of distraction
- Methods he recommends for avoiding distraction and interruptions at work?
- …and plenty more!
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Nir’s Book
You can order Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life right now!
Nir in Action
Books Nir Recommends
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Dan Pink
Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari
Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Check Out These Additional Resources
Nir mentioned his schedule maker.
Get Nir’s Distraction Guide here.
And, don’t miss his habits versus routines article here.
Visit Nir’s website here for more about him and his work.
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Find out more about hiring Nir to speak to your group.
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