This week on the Messy in The Middle podcast, Ed and Jefi discuss the concept of digital wellness and how to eliminate distractions in order to improve productivity. They emphasize the importance of actively participating in the war for attention and provide strategies for taking control of digital tools. They also discuss the distractions we seek and how to identify and overcome them. The hosts share their personal experiences and offer practical tips for implementing these strategies in daily life.

QUOTES

• "Attention is our most important tool in the task of improving the quality of experience." -Ed Billings [02:51]

• "You can't fight the war for your attention passively. I don't like the word war, but you have to be an active participant in changing these patterns.” -Jefi Moultrie [05:53]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:49] Eliminating distractions for productivity

[03:03] The deliberate design of digital tools to distract us

[06:29] Deleting all notifications

[13:16] Educating clients on response times and setting expectations

[17:36] Controlling distractions and being mindful of time wasted

RESOURCES

• Never Split the Difference
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
• The Peak Experience
• The U.S. Housing Market Has Peaked
• Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence
• The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession

CONTACT

Messy in the Middle: messyinthemiddlepodcast.com

Ed Billings: edbillings.com