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I am reviewing this book because I received a preliminary copy and think it is a vitally important topic. What would be possible if you followed through on your best intentions? What could you accomplish if you could stay focused and overcome distractions? What if you had the power to become "indistractable"? If you value your time, your focus or your relationships, this book is essential reading' Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind Unfortunately, the joy of progress in the classroom is a waning feeling among kids today. Ryan warns, “We’re giving messages of ‘you’re not competent at what you’re doing at school,’ to so many kids.” He points to the rise of standardized testing as part of the problem. “It’s destroying classroom teaching practices, it’s destroying the self-esteem of so many kids, and it’s killing their learning and motivation.”
As a real estate broker, coach, and father of 6 boys, I am always being distracted by something. I would get anxious every time the phone chirped or beeped or pinged. Was it a client emergency, do my kids need me ... and most of the time it was nothing but a distraction. Although I once reported to the CEO of a major S & P 500 company, I am retired and almost 3 times the age of the author I am less interested in the company related and parent and children related topics and more interested in how these ideas can personably help me learn. However, I am sure there is a broad audience for the 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. If you’re mowing the lawn, for example, instead of running away or rewarding yourself, look at the activity differently until you discover new challenges you didn’t see before (e.g., beating a record time). Price pacts aren’t good at changing behaviors with external triggers you can’t escape (e.g. nail biting);
To ensure our survival, we’re evolutionarily wired to feel easily dissatisfied. Without discontentment, we wouldn’t look for further benefits or advances. How we deal with uncomfortable internal triggers determines whether we pursue healthful acts of traction or self-defeating distractions." Being indistractable is about understanding the real reasons why we do things against our best interests.Contrary to belief, external triggers aren’t always harmful. Of each external trigger, ask: “Is this trigger serving me, or am I serving it?” Does it lead to traction or distraction? If it’s the former, it serves you. True friendship has three qualities: someone to talk to, to depend on, and to enjoy. But you need to nurture your friendships. One idea Nir does with his wife is to meet up with three other couples every two weeks for a picnic lunch and discuss one question ranging from practical (Should we push our kids to learn things they don't want, like learning a piano?) to deeper ideas (What is the one thing you are thankful your parents taught you?). Being indistractable is not about escaping from discomfort through distraction. Rather, it’s about learning to channel master feelings of dissatisfaction to make things better. In Indistractable, behavioural designer Nir Eyal 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. A price pact adds a cost to getting distracted. However, you need to be aware of the following three pitfalls:
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