Nir Eyal

Cues

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• Nir Eyal · Indistractable

  “Is the trigger serving me or am I serving the trigger?”

  QuoteSmartphone and notification distractionDeep focus and single-tasking

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  Lenses

  • Dichotomy of control
  • Socratic self-examination

  Modules

  • Detached Observation and Inner Sanctuary

• Nir Eyal · Indistractable

  Traction versus distraction

  The opposite of distraction is not focus, but traction: traction is any action done with intent that moves you toward what you planned, while distraction pulls you away from your planned intent, often prioritizing the urgent over the important.

  FrameworkDeep focus and single-taskingSelf-discipline and impulse control

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  Topics

  • Procrastination and delaying action

  Lenses

  • Purpose and inner order
  • Process over outcome

  Modules

  • Detached Observation and Inner Sanctuary