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Jan 2024
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The Crucial Difference Between Distracti...

NIR EYAL
About this episode

Understanding the distinction is the first step to managing your time

Because I write about distraction and how to avoid it, I often get asked the question “Aren’t distractions sometimes a good thing? Don’t we all need some distraction in our lives?”

Nope!

You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: The Crucial Difference Between Distraction and Diversion https://www.nirandfar.com/distraction-vs-diversion/

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