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Indistractable
Nir Eyal · 2019
Eyal argues that the root of distraction isn't technology but the uncomfortable internal states — boredom, anxiety, loneliness — we try to escape. Becoming “indistractable” starts with mastering those internal triggers rather than just deleting apps.
His four-part model: master internal triggers, make time for traction by planning your day around your values, hack back external triggers like notifications, and prevent distraction with pre-commitments (“pacts”).
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Who it's for: Anyone who blames their phone but suspects the real trigger is internal.
Find this book →Key takeaways
- Distraction is usually an escape from internal discomfort.
- Turn your values into time on your calendar (traction).
- Tame external triggers like notifications deliberately.
- Use pacts and pre-commitments to hold yourself to your plan.