An Indistractable Q&A, with Nir Eyal

Things we talk about in this episode:

• Why being truly indistractable isn't really the aim
• “A mistake repeated more than once is a decision” ― Paulo Coelho
• Why your goal should be growth, not perfection
• Why we can't rely on willpower and self control
• The antidote to impulsiveness
• How time-boxing your calendar gives you freedom
• Why we can't blame our phones for our distraction
• How to stay indistractable when spending time with our kids (even when it's boring!)
• The power of changing our thinking from 'have too' to 'choose too'
• The tyranny of the to-do list
• Being indistractable with ADHD
• How to keep to a schedule, even when we don't want to
• Getting started on a task
• Why accountability is key to staying focused
• How to turn distraction into laser sharp focus

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The Flock Community - get notified
• My 15 Minute Magic Class - enrolling now
• My Instagram, Twitter and website
• Nir's previous conversation on Hashtag Authentic (episode 82)
• Nir's Instagram and Twitter
• Nir's book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life
• Nir's website, Nir & Far
• Hooked, Nir's first book
• Nir's free schedule maker
• Focusmate accountability partners

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