We can understand traction as the actions that draw us towards what we want in life.On the other hand, distractions impede us from progressing towards our envisioned life.Both traction and distraction are prompted by triggers. These triggers can be internal or external.These triggers, wether internal or external, result in an action which can be aligned with our broader intention (traction), or misaligned (distraction).<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Traction helps us accomplish goals.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Distraction leads us away from them.</li></ul>

Traction & Distraction

To live the life we want, we not only need to do the right things, but we also need to stop doing the things that divert us from our goals.<ul><li>We need to learn how to avoid distraction. Living the life we want not only requires doing the right things, but also necessitates not doing the things we know we'll regret.</li><li>The problem is deeper than tech. Being indistractable isn't about being a Luddite. It's about understanding the real reasons why we do things against our best interests.</li><li>Here's what it takes. We can be indistractable by learning and adopting four key strategies.</li></ul>

What's your Superpower?

We are compelled to reach for things we supposedly need but really don't.<ul><li>We don't need to check our email right now.</li><li>We don't need to see that Instagram story.</li></ul>Though it's not our fault distractions exist, managing them is our responsability.

Focus on your true needs

<ul><li>Master Internal Triggers.</li><li>Hack Back External Triggers.</li><li>Prevent Distraction with Pacts.</li><li>Make Time for Traction. </li></ul>These four steps are your guide to becoming indistractable.

The Indistractable Model

"Being indistractable means striving to do what you say you will do. Indistractable people are as honest with themselves as they are with others."

"The wealth of information means a dearth of something else... a poverty of attention."

These ideas are a summary of the introduction of Indistractable. Soon I will publish more ideas respecting the parts of the book, from the 1st to the 7th part, in order to go deeper as it deserves.

Reveals the hidden psychology driving you to distraction. Empowering and optimistic, this is the book that will help you design your time, realise your ambitions, and live the life you really want.

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Productivity

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"Indistractable provides a framework that will deliver the focus you need to get results." —James Clear, author of Atomic Habits "If you value your time, your focus, or your relationships, this book is essential reading. I'm putting these ideas into practice." —Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind   National Bestseller Winner of the Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award Included in the Top 5 Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible Included in the Top 20 Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon Featured in The Amazon Book Review Newsletter, January 2020 Goodreads Best Science & Technology of 2019 Finalist   You sit down at your desk to work on an important project, but a notification on your phone interrupts your morning. Later, as you're about to get back to work, a colleague taps you on the shoulder to chat. At home, screens get in the way of quality time with your family. Another day goes by, and once again, your most important personal and professional goals are put on hold. What would be possible if you followed through on your best intentions? What could you accomplish if you could stay focused? What if you had the power to become "indistractable?" International bestselling author, former Stanford lecturer, and behavioral design expert, Nir Eyal, wrote Silicon Valley's handbook for making technology habit-forming. Five years after publishing Hooked, Eyal reveals distraction's Achilles' heel in his groundbreaking new book. In Indistractable, Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction. He describes why solving the problem is not as simple as swearing off our devices: Abstinence is impractical and often makes us want more. Eyal 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. Inside, Eyal overturns conventional wisdom and reveals:    • Why distraction at work is a symptom of a dysfunctional company culture—and how to fix it    • What really drives human behavior and why "time management is pain management"    • Why your relationships (and your sex life) depend on you becoming indistractable    • How to raise indistractable children in an increasingly distracting world Empowering and optimistic, Indistractable provides practical, novel techniques to control your time and attention—helping you live the life you really want.

Nir Eyal is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Nir Eyal has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Nir Eyal's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

HERBERT A. SIMON

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