3213: 4 Common Twitches That Steal (And Profit From) Your Attention by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch

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🗓️ 12 June 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3213: Anthony Ongaro of BreakTheTwitch.com delves into the subconscious habits that distract us daily, identified as "Twitches". He explains how these small, impulsive actions - like compulsively checking social media or making unnecessary online purchases can cumulatively sap our attention and derail our productivity. Ongaro offers insights into how confronting these discomforts head-on can lead to personal growth and reclaim our focus, ultimately enriching our lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/common-twitches/ Quotes to ponder: "Every day, there were small things I’d do that I often didn’t even realize were happening. And although small, I couldn’t help but notice the compounding effect those small things were making in my life." "The immediate, enthusiastic, 'Yes!' to commitments I didn’t have the time or space for because at some deep level, not being liked is uncomfortable." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.9	This is optimal living daily episode 3 213, four common twitches that steal and profit from your attention by Anthony and garrow of break the twitch.com
0:41.0	and a narrator Justin Mollick. This is where I share an article a day. the productive and be a bit more mindful.
0:53.6	So without further ado, let's get right to today's post and start optimizing your life. For common twitches that steal and profit from your attention, by Anthony Ungaro of Break the
1:08.4	Twitch.com.
1:10.8	Back in 2014, I started noticing something strange. Every day there were small things I do that I often didn't even realize were happening.
1:21.0	And although small, I couldn't help but notice the compounding effect those small things
1:25.9	were making in my life. It was the result of the four most common twitches adding up to create a massive impact. These tiny
1:35.6	unintentional actions I was taking would temporarily solve the
1:39.8	discomfort I was feeling. I'd wish I were more physically fit and click I'd order some
1:45.9	running shoes. Procrastinating on a writing project, tap on the Instagram app. The more I started paying attention, the more I saw these twitches, literally everywhere.
1:58.0	A one-click workout tracker purchase that would surely start my workout habit this time.
2:03.0	Well, it didn't.
2:05.0	A quick Instagram check, mere seconds after closing the app.
2:08.0	Still nothing to see there.
2:10.0	Pulling out my phone one millisecond after my lunch date got up from the table to go to the bathroom,
2:16.5	as if I could hardly wait for them to leave so I could check on the rest of the world.
2:21.2	Taking out my phone and without thinking
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