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Episode 1745:

Nir Eyal explores how to use tools like Slack without letting them hijack your time and attention. Learn why internal triggers, not external notifications, are the real source of distraction, and how mastering them leads to greater focus, control, and productivity.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/slack-use/

Quotes to ponder:

"Time management is pain management."

"We don’t get distracted because of the pings and dings, we get distracted because of what’s going on inside of us."

"The antidote to impulsiveness is forethought."

Episode references:

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

Indistractable: https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Control-Your-Attention-Choose/dp/194883653X

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