Chapter
The Myth of a Habit
25:40 - 31:37 (05:56)
The misconception around habit-forming is that people overestimate their willpower and ability to create habits out of repeated tasks. The book "Indistractable" aims to teach people about how to identify and manage internal triggers to eliminate distraction.
Clips
Turning a difficult task into a habit won't necessarily make it effortless as the expectation of habit formation is often misunderstood.
25:40 - 28:07 (02:26)
Summary
Turning a difficult task into a habit won't necessarily make it effortless as the expectation of habit formation is often misunderstood. Gurus claiming that habits can be formed in 60 to 90 days with ease are contributing to this misconception.
ChapterThe Myth of a Habit
EpisodeBuild Life Changing Habits & Become A Productivity Master w/Nir Eyal EP 1097
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In order to address internal triggers, one should work towards re-imagining their internal trigger so that they know how to approach distractions and address boredom when working.
28:07 - 30:08 (02:01)
Summary
In order to address internal triggers, one should work towards re-imagining their internal trigger so that they know how to approach distractions and address boredom when working.
ChapterThe Myth of a Habit
EpisodeBuild Life Changing Habits & Become A Productivity Master w/Nir Eyal EP 1097
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The 10-minute rule suggests that instead of resisting temptation, we should allow for a small window of indulgence after which we return to the task at hand, using the rubber band analogy to explain it.
30:08 - 31:37 (01:29)
Summary
The 10-minute rule suggests that instead of resisting temptation, we should allow for a small window of indulgence after which we return to the task at hand, using the rubber band analogy to explain it. It helps us balance productivity and our desire for immediate gratification, instead of setting unrealistic expectations for ourselves.