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