A. Aud
A. Aud

Nov 21, 2020

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A distraction is any action that pulls us away from what we intend to do. The opposite of distraction is not “focus.” It’s “traction.” Both words come from the same Latin root trahere, which means “to pull.” Both words also end with the same six-letter word, “action,” reminding us that both “traction” and “…

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Nir Eyal

I never realized this... my mind is officially blown lol.

I'm a big fan of checklists but it was still refreshing to read your article—always good to encounter some different opinions. Might even try the scheduling method. Cheers!

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