BOOK SUMMARY
Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Eyal explores why we get distracted and how to regain control of our focus in a world full of digital temptations. Unlike traditional productivity books that blame technology, Eyal digs deeper into the psychology of distraction — showing that most interruptions begin from within, triggered by our desire to escape discomfort.
He presents a four-step model to become “indistractable”:
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Master internal triggers – understand and manage the emotions that lead to distraction.
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Make time for traction – schedule what truly matters and align actions with values.
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Hack back external triggers – take control of devices, notifications, and digital environments.
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Prevent distraction with pacts – use precommitments and boundaries to protect focus.
Eyal’s approach blends science, self-awareness, and practical techniques to help readers create intentional habits, improve relationships, and use technology without being controlled by it.
HOW IS THIS RELEVANT
Staying focused is one of the biggest challenges for creators and entrepreneurs. Indistractable provides a roadmap for cutting through noise and working with intention.
It teaches how to design your environment, routines, and mindset to support deep work — so you can finish projects, stay consistent, and actually follow through on ideas. By mastering focus, you not only get more done but also feel more in control of your time, energy, and results.