Steven Bartlett with Nir Eyal
Distraction is not caused by your phone, but by your inability to handle emotional discomfort. Mastering your attention is the ultimate superpower for living without regret.
Most distractions originate from within as an emotional regulation problem rather than from external triggers like device notifications.
You can manage cravings by using the ten-minute rule to delay giving in to impulses and reassert personal control.
Traditional task lists are flawed because they lack constraints, making timeboxed calendars a superior tool for prioritizing what matters most.