Nir Eyal

APRIL 22, 2018

In this talk, I describe a new model for managing distraction — how to become “Indistractable.” The post How to Be Indistractable: Video by Nir Eyal appeared first on Nir and Far. ” I’ll write more on this topic in the coming months and I’m finishing a book by the same title.

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Nir Eyal

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The post The Most Important Skill of the Future is Being ‘Indistractable’ appeared first on Nir and Far.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Recently, after I gave a virtual presentation on my book Indistractable , a listener wrote something in the Zoom chat that drove me bonkers: “This is great but wouldn’t work for me. I’m a Gemini.” Insert face plant. The post Labeling Yourself is Keeping You Down, Do This Instead appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

MAY 22, 2023

Companies and employees can use the methodology described in my book, Indistractable, to navigate this sea change. But if the world is going to attempt this paradigm shift, we have to do our best to eliminate the obstacles. The post The 4-Day Workweek: How To Do More With Less appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

MARCH 13, 2023

Let me tell you, when I was writing my second book, Indistractable, I endlessly researched productivity and time management. Every time I hear a productivity myth described as fact, I cringe as if listening to a snake oil salesman peddle his cures. I tried a lot of recommended methods and techniques myself.

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Nir Eyal

APRIL 24, 2023

I wrote my second book, Indistractable, about controlling your attention and choosing your life because I had such a hard time fighting distractions. Indistractable is my living proof that you can write a book—even if your life is hectic and focusing seems impossible.

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Nir Eyal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Since writing Indistractable, I’m often asked what tools and apps I personally use to get the most out of my day. But after years of research into the psychology of productivity, focus, and the causes of distraction, I’ve learned that there is no one magic tool.

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Nir Eyal

AUGUST 1, 2022

I uncovered these productivity fixes while researching how to combat distraction and increase productivity for my book Indistractable, and I’ve relied on them ever since. Then why not use them to implement these quick fixes that cut distraction and aid productivity?

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Nir Eyal

APRIL 22, 2024

Forget prestige and corner offices, forget gentle parenting—the real power of effective leaders and parents is their behavior. It’s no secret that our behavior influences those around us. It gives us the power to make a difference—to influence the behavior of others and shape environments.

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Nir Eyal

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I got this message from Shane Parrish: “Oh I meant to tell you. I remember something you told me that I now share with everyone. It's made a difference for so many.” The “something” he’s referring to is a simple question that my wife and I have posed to each other throughout our 22-year marriage.

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Nir Eyal

MARCH 23, 2023

Now, more than ever, we have to be smart with our money. Yet navigating our personal finances and adhering to a budget can be a daunting task. However, there’s a free and fun technique that anyone can use to get back on track with their finances: getting a money buddy.

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Nir Eyal

DECEMBER 20, 2021

It’s that time of year when kids have a long break from school and parents and guardians likely have some time off work. What will we do with all that free time? The post Here’s How to Ensure Your Kids Don’t Spend the Entire Break Staring at Screens appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

APRIL 8, 2021

The post Maybe Social Media Isn’t Making Teens Depressed, After All. And Here’s What Likely Is. appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

JULY 4, 2021

The post Children and Technology: 3 Things Parents Need To Know appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The post Screen Time for Kids: Give Them What They Need appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

JUNE 1, 2020

The post How to Raise Distraction Free Kids appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

MARCH 30, 2021

The post How to “Listen Like you Mean It” appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

MAY 21, 2018

It feels impossible to tell if the technology our kids use should be celebrated or feared. A few years ago I wrote a book, Hooked, about how technology can be used to change our habits. I intended the book to teach startups how to build healthy habits, but now I’m not so sure. With headlines […] The post How Bad is Tech Use for Kids, Really?

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Nir Eyal

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The post Is Tech Ruining Kids? How to Safely Manage Screen Time appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

JULY 31, 2018

Many parents are concerned with their child’s seemingly obsessive video game play. Fortnite, the most recent gaming phenomenon, has taken the world by storm and has parents asking whether the shooter game is okay for kids. The short answer is yes, Fortnite is generally fine.

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Nir Eyal

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Recently, I was invited to discuss how technology might impact children’s mental health at the Johnson Depression Center at the University of Colorado. I shared the stage with Dr. Jean Twenge, author of the book iGen and an article in The Atlantic that got a lot of attention titled, “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?”

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Nir Eyal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The post This Is The Most Important Skill Parents Should Teach Their Kids appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Nir Eyal

JULY 11, 2022

When it comes to friendships, quality matters more than quantity. Thirty-six percent of Americans say they are “seriously lonely.” For many people, the solution may seem to be to go out and get more friends. Yet one study shows that when it comes to friendships, less is more.

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Nir Eyal

JANUARY 3, 2022

Every night, my wife and I engaged in the same routine: She put our daughter to bed, brushed her teeth, and freshened up.

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Nir Eyal

MARCH 23, 2020

The post [Survival Tips] Homeschooling During Coronavirus Closings appeared first on Nir and Far.

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