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A worthwhile read! Thought provoking

Must read once but I think Hooked was more interesting

Got distracted from my housework but this book, ironic, no? 🤣😂

Seems to be a popular quote, probably resonated with a lot of readers. The book was an interesting read. It discusses different types of distractions and how to deal with them. It‘s ironic that the author is the same one who wrote “Hooked” and taught companies how to make their products more attention grabbing to consumers. Great model, I guess. Create a problem and sell the solution 🤷🏾‍♀️

Tantalus‘s curse—forever reaching for something! Seems a curse that we all bear!

Loving this practical advice book on focus!

A great book for people who don't read but need change. Concise points and cited studies with chapters short enough to read in 3-5 minute bursts. Sections on actionable steps and guides to implement make the overwhelming task of cutting back distractions doable.

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Whipped through this one, and I‘d call it worth the reading. I like the straightforward approach and while I couldn‘t help but wonder if timeboxing only works in certain situations (but maybe this is an opportunity for me to do my own writing 😉).

Quick read that might have been better as a longer essay and/or Ted Talk. Eyal shares four components of focusing on what you want to, instead of your tech devices: internal & external triggers, traction (doing what you want), and distraction. Each chapter has action items and a concise summary. The suggestions are good, but I only found a couple that resonated with me personally.