How To Beat Distraction, Live Intentionally & Have No Regrets with Nir Eyal #685

Distraction is about escape from discomfort. So 90% of the time that you check your phone, it's not because of a ping-ding or ring, it's because of boredom, loneliness, fatigue, uncertainty, anxiety. We have to learn the source of the problem. Master internal triggers or they become your master. Hey guys, how are you doing?

Hope you're having a good week so far. My name is Dr. Rongan Chatterjee, and this is my podcast, Feel Better, Live More. Do you sometimes feel yourself getting pulled away from the life you ideally want to lead? Well, if so, today's returning guest, I'm pretty sure, will help you get back on track.

Nir Rayal is a behavioral design expert who writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential. He's a former Stanford lecturer and is the author of the international bestsellers, Hooked and Indistractable, alongside his latest book, Beyond Belief. Now, the last time Nier appeared on my podcast earlier this year, we talked about how our beliefs can hold us back without us realizing. And one such belief might be the idea that modern life is keeping us distracted, stealing our attention away from valuable pursuits with its phones and notifications and algorithms. But as Nier sets out beautifully in this episode, we do have more control over our time and our minds than we might think.

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