E43: Nir Eyal - How to Become Indistractable | The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

This podcast episode explores the power of focus and the impact of distractions on our lives. It introduces Nir Eyal and his books "Hooked" and "Indistractable," which delve into the hook model and strategies for overcoming distractions. The podcast emphasizes the need to be indistractable in today's technology-driven world and provides practical tactics for managing distractions. It discusses the myth of willpower depletion, the importance of setting constraints, and using pre-commitments to stay focused. The episode also addresses the role of social institutions in combating loneliness and the significance of modeling healthy relationships for children. It highlights the need for effective planning, self-compassion, and having a system to deal with discomfort. The discussion emphasizes the importance of nuance in understanding technology and building healthy habits. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to reflect on who they would invite to their own dinner party.

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E43: Nir Eyal - How to Become Indistractable

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Power of Focus: Overcoming Distractions and Becoming Indistractable

Overcoming Distractions: The Battle Between Technology and Being Present

Understanding Impulse Control and the Pursuit of Psychological Relief

Overcoming Distractions and Becoming Indistractable: Taking Responsibility for Our Actions

Overturning Myths: Willpower and Time Management

Time, Values, and Loneliness: Balancing Work, Relationships, and Personal Well-Being

The importance of social institutions in addressing loneliness in the digital age

Modeling Adult Friendship and Hacking External Triggers to Reduce Distractions

Preventing Distraction and Staying Focused with Pre-Commitments

Using Price Pacts and Identity Pacts to Overcome Procrastination and Distraction

The Power of Planning: From To-Do Lists to Input-Oriented Productivity

The 10-Minute Rule: A Technique for Overcoming Addictive Behaviors and Distractions

Find Your System and Deal with Discomfort in a Healthier Manner

The Struggle with Distraction: Overcoming the What-the-Hell Effect and Achieving Personal Integrity

The Importance of Nuance and the Fear of Simple Answers in the Context of Technology

Building Healthy Habits and Dinner Party Dreams: Insights from Nir Eyal

Insightful Reflections on Martin Luther King, Contrarian Thinkers, and Overcoming Distractions

E43: Nir Eyal - How to Become Indistractable

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

00:09The Power of Focus: Overcoming Distractions and Becoming Indistractable

The Power of Focus: Overcoming Distractions and Becoming Indistractable

05:45Overcoming Distractions: The Battle Between Technology and Being Present

Overcoming Distractions: The Battle Between Technology and Being Present

10:48Understanding Impulse Control and the Pursuit of Psychological Relief

Understanding Impulse Control and the Pursuit of Psychological Relief

16:27Overcoming Distractions and Becoming Indistractable: Taking Responsibility for Our Actions

Overcoming Distractions and Becoming Indistractable: Taking Responsibility for Our Actions

21:26Overturning Myths: Willpower and Time Management

Overturning Myths: Willpower and Time Management

26:21Time, Values, and Loneliness: Balancing Work, Relationships, and Personal Well-Being

Time, Values, and Loneliness: Balancing Work, Relationships, and Personal Well-Being

31:03The importance of social institutions in addressing loneliness in the digital age

The importance of social institutions in addressing loneliness in the digital age

35:33Modeling Adult Friendship and Hacking External Triggers to Reduce Distractions

Modeling Adult Friendship and Hacking External Triggers to Reduce Distractions

40:04Preventing Distraction and Staying Focused with Pre-Commitments

Preventing Distraction and Staying Focused with Pre-Commitments

45:00Using Price Pacts and Identity Pacts to Overcome Procrastination and Distraction

Using Price Pacts and Identity Pacts to Overcome Procrastination and Distraction

50:24The Power of Planning: From To-Do Lists to Input-Oriented Productivity

The Power of Planning: From To-Do Lists to Input-Oriented Productivity

54:19The 10-Minute Rule: A Technique for Overcoming Addictive Behaviors and Distractions

The 10-Minute Rule: A Technique for Overcoming Addictive Behaviors and Distractions

58:25Find Your System and Deal with Discomfort in a Healthier Manner

Find Your System and Deal with Discomfort in a Healthier Manner

1:01:55The Struggle with Distraction: Overcoming the What-the-Hell Effect and Achieving Personal Integrity

The Struggle with Distraction: Overcoming the What-the-Hell Effect and Achieving Personal Integrity

1:06:20The Importance of Nuance and the Fear of Simple Answers in the Context of Technology

The Importance of Nuance and the Fear of Simple Answers in the Context of Technology

1:11:51Building Healthy Habits and Dinner Party Dreams: Insights from Nir Eyal

Building Healthy Habits and Dinner Party Dreams: Insights from Nir Eyal

1:17:03Insightful Reflections on Martin Luther King, Contrarian Thinkers, and Overcoming Distractions

Insightful Reflections on Martin Luther King, Contrarian Thinkers, and Overcoming Distractions