Technology can save you a lot of time -- when it's not helping you waste it. Break tech addiction by learning how it gets you hooked in the first place."I need to use what I know about human behavior and consumer psychology to put technology in its place." -Nir EyalThe Cheat Sheet:Does technology work for you, or are you working for technology?Learn how and ... Show More
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Start Designing a Life That Matters
AJ and Johnny sit down with Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, Stanford professors and authors of Designing Your Life, to explore how to build a more meaningful, fully alive existence. They share why “follow your passion” is bad advice, how design thinking can help you reframe your sen ... Show More
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3 Steps to Move from Stress to Strength | Jon Rosemberg
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AJ and Johnny sit down with Jon Rosemberg to unpack how to break free from survival mode and start thriving in your work, relationships, and mindset. They explore how chronic stress, fear, and comparison keep us stuck in scarcity — and how awareness and refra ... Show More
57m 48s
Jul 2021
How To Focus Your Attention And Stay Indistractable - Nir Eyal
You sit down at your desk to work on an important project, but a notification on your phone interrupts your morning. Later, as you're about to get back to work, a colleague wants to chat. At home, screens get in the way of quality time with your family. Another day goes by and, o ... Show More
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Adam Alter: Tech Addiction or Healthy Obsession?
<p>How do you know if you're addicted to your phone? Or maybe your favorite game, app, text, snapchat, Instagram, Facebook or online shopping?</p><p>Is it even possible to be truly addicted to these things? You know, like on the level of drugs? Or are we all just being a bit too ... Show More
56m 35s
Nov 2020
How Addictive Technology Keeps You Hooked with Professor Adam Alter #132
Do you find it hard to resist the ping of a new email, the urge to scroll on social media, or watch the next episode when streaming? Do you wish you could stop checking, clicking, liking and sharing? Then put down your phone and listen to this episode.
My guest today is Adam Alt ... Show More
1h 27m
Oct 2020
1770: This is How to be Less Distracted By Having Fun in Tedious Tasks by Nir Eyal on Productivity & Curiosity
Nir Eyal tells us how we can have fun to minimize distraction.
Episode 1770: This is How to be Less Distracted By Having Fun in Tedious Tasks by Nir Eyal on Productivity & Curiosity
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and busin ... Show More
9m 38s
Sep 2020
TMHS 434: How Social Media Affects Our Psychology & Why Our Phones Are Becoming Irresistible - With Guest Adam Alter
If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a few bad cell phone habits. Most of spend hours every day attached to our devices, with little to no boundaries or schedules. The thing is, this is no mistake. Our devices and apps are expertly engineered to alter our brain chemis ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 2019
Becoming Indistractable | Nir Eyal
<p>Five years ago, Nir Eyal showed the world how tech-companies build apps, games, and platforms that highjack your attention and become near impossible to stop using in his book, <em>Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products</em>. That book became a global phenomenon and opene ... Show More
1h 31m
Feb 2024
TMHS 765 - How Social Media Impacts Human Health And Productivity
Daily social media use is a common practice in our modern society. And while there are many benefits to utilizing the power of social media, it can also negatively impact our mental health, sleep quality, weight, and productivity levels. The key to healthier technology habits is ... Show More
1h 21m