How To Control Your Attention (And Stop Wasting Time)

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A few months ago I spoke to author and investor Nir Eyal about how to not get distracted, and I learned so much from him. So in this video I want to go through the best parts of that conversation and lessons from his book Indistractable. Enjoy! xx

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If we haven’t met before – Hey 👋 I’m Ali, a doctor-turned-entrepreneur and I’ve somehow become the world’s most followed productivity expert. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast and my writing, I share evidence-based strategies and tools to help you be more productive and build a life you love.

⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:18 – Principle 1: The 10 Minute Rule
6:30 – Principle 2: The Willpower Myth
9:40 – Principle 3: Traction Timeboxing
12:53 – Principle 4: The Rule of Pacts