551: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life with Nir Eyal (an Encore Presentation of Episode 284)
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. Click the play button below to join our conversation now, or keep scrolling for a summary. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS 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! 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. Be sure and grab your copy of Nir’s book now. Find out more about hiring Nir to speak to your group. Connect with Nir on Twitter and LinkedIn. Nir Mentioned These Apps Self-Control Forest Focus Mate Podcast Mentioned Check out