Indistractable
A groundbreaking book by Nir Eyal that reveals the secret to controlling your attention and choosing your life by providing a four-step, research-backed model for overcoming distractions, featuring the timeboxing method and the insight that time management is pain management.
Last updated: 2026-03-19 01:01
Overview
"Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" is Nir Eyal's second book, following his bestseller "Hooked." Five years after teaching Silicon Valley how to make technology habit-forming, Eyal reveals distraction's Achilles' heel and provides a guidebook for getting the best of technology without letting it get the best of us.
About the Author
Nir Eyal is an international bestselling author, former Stanford lecturer, and behavioral design expert who wrote Silicon Valley's handbook for making technology habit-forming with his first book "Hooked." His work focuses on the psychology of behavior change and habit formation.
Core Insight
The book's central insight is that "time management is pain management." This fundamental principle reframes how we think about distraction and productivity, acknowledging the emotional and psychological triggers that lead us away from our goals.
The Four-Step Model
Eyal lays bare the secret of finally doing what you say you will do with a four-step, research-backed model that helps readers:
- Maintain attention on what truly matters
- Develop strategies to minimize interruptions from technology
- Identify and manage the psychological triggers that lead to distraction
- Utilize the timeboxing method to take control of your schedule and reach your goals
Timeboxing Method
The book teaches readers to use the timeboxing method as a practical tool for managing attention and achieving goals, turning intention into action through structured time allocation.
Reception
The book was a finalist for the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards and has received strong endorsements from notable authors including James Clear ("Atomic Habits"), Adam Grant ("Think Again"), Gretchen Rubin ("The Happiness Project"), and Mark Manson ("The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck").
Updated Edition
An updated edition has been published with additional insights and refined strategies for managing attention in an increasingly distracting world.
Format
Available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats through Simon & Schuster.
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