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No.1 Habit & Procrastination Expert: We've Got ADHD Wrong! Break Any Habit & Never Be Distracted!

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Nir Eyal

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The War of Art Hooked Indistractable

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In No.1 Habit & Procrastination Expert: We've Got ADHD Wrong! Break Any Habit & Never Be Distracted!, Nir Eyal and the hosts mention The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Hooked, and Indistractable by Nir Eyal with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

The War of Art Hooked Indistractable

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The War of Art

Steven Pressfield

Steven Pressfield talks about this. The war of art, it's about putting your butt in the chair.

Hooked

I left your first book, Hooked, in his bathroom.

Indistractable

Nir Eyal

If you can become indistractable, you know, I made up the word indistractable.

Guest: Nir Eyal

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In this new episode Steven sits down with the American behavioural design expert, Nir Eyal. Nir’s career has focused on behavioural engineering and helping businesses to develop habit-forming products. His work explores the intersection of psychology, technology, and business, and has earned him the label of “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology”. Since 2003, he has co-founded two technology companies, worked as a consultant in product design and taught as a lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Nir is the author of 2 bestselling books, ‘Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products’ and ’Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.’ In this conversation Nir and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to reclaim your time and attention. The importance of ‘time-boxing’. The real reasons that people become distracted. How our thinking about having finite willpower is wrong. Why our thinking about ADHD is wrong and needs to be fixed. You can purchase ‘Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life’, here: https://bit.ly/3ooKYcw Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/43dDHuL Twitter: https://bit.ly/45n1Dhi Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo

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The War of Art

Steven Pressfield

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Hooked

The host mentions 'Hooked' to illustrate how understanding habit loops can lead to significant personal change, as ev…

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Indistractable

Nir Eyal

The host mentions 'Indistractable' to emphasize the importance of mastering attention control in order to avoid regre…

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The War of Art

Steven Pressfield

Best for Aspiring writers and creative professionalsOften cited around overcoming creative blocks

“Steven Pressfield talks about this. The war of art, it's about putting your butt in the chair. That's what makes a professional is you do the work.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: overcoming creative blocks

For: Aspiring writers and creative professionals

Key quote: “Steven Pressfield talks about this. The war of art, it's about putting your butt in the chair.”

The host mentions 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield to emphasize the importance of discipline in creative work. They highlight how Pressfield's advice on committing to the writing process can help overcome distractions and internal resistance.

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Hooked

Best for Individuals struggling with distraction and those interested in personal development.Often cited around ADHD and distraction

“The speaker mentions leaving the book 'Hooked' in their father's bathroom, which led him to understand habit loops and ultimately quit smoking.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: ADHD and distraction

For: Individuals struggling with distraction and those interested in personal development.

Key quote: “I left your first book, Hooked, in his bathroom.”

The host mentions 'Hooked' to illustrate how understanding habit loops can lead to significant personal change, as evidenced by the impact it had on their father's life. This book is highlighted as a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their focus and avoid distractions.

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Indistractable

Nir Eyal

Best for Individuals seeking to improve focus and productivityOften cited around overcoming distraction

“The speaker mentions writing the book 'Indistractable' over five years, focusing on the model of managing distractions and internal triggers.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: overcoming distraction

For: Individuals seeking to improve focus and productivity

Key quote: “If you can become indistractable, you know, I made up the word indistractable.”

The host mentions 'Indistractable' to emphasize the importance of mastering attention control in order to avoid regret in life. They argue that becoming indistractable is a crucial skill for achieving personal goals and living a fulfilling life.

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