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
Nir's previous conversation on Hashtag Authentic (episode 82)
Nir's book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life
Nir's website, Nir & Far
Hooked, Nir's first book
An Indistractable Q&A, with Nir Eyal