The Productivityist Podcast: Ideas And Tools For Personal Productivity | Time Management | Goals | Habits | Working Better

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I talk with Nir Eyal, the bestselling author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Nir offers actionable strategies for avoiding distractions and making time for what matters most. We discuss the difference between traction and distraction, how internal triggers influence our actions, and the power of identity in shaping habits. Nir’s insights are as practical as they are profound, offering listeners tools to become truly indistractable. Key Discussion Points Why the opposite of distraction is traction—not focus. How internal triggers are the root cause of distractions. The importance of forethought and planning in productivity. Why identity plays a crucial role in habit formation. The difference between pseudo-work and meaningful work. How to balance technology use without letting it control you. If you’re struggling to manage distractions or want to learn how to focus better, this episode is a must-listen