Why "Distractions" (and Paul McCartney) are good for you

Author of Work Hacks and motivational speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, speaks on the art of distraction and why it's good for you.

As usual, Michael does not just do drive-by content, but offers practical strategies for improving your life.

GOOD distraction is good for you, not:

- Binging on junk TV like "Tiger King"
- Self medicating
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Eating too much
- Becoming a couch potato
- Watching endless sporting events (although, "The Last Dance" was worthwhile)

Talking points include:

6:00 How gambling and losing money is probably not a "good"distraction
7:15 Eating is not a useful distraction
8:15 Paul McCartney is rarely distracted; be like Macca
10:30 The psychology of distraction (the role of cognitive bias)
11:30 Optimism and pessimism bias
11:45 Misinformation is not a healthy form of distraction
12:50 TED talks (on YouTube) are a useful form of distraction
14:30 Focus on what you want (even when being distracted)
15:30 Find utility in everything you do (e.g., guest speakers for Rotary)
16:30 Excellent distraction = Improving your immune system
18:30 Stretch while watching television
19:15 Music as a healthy distraction
21:00 Upgrade your contact list to remove negative people
23:30 Nurturing hobbies (digitize photographs)
27:15 Be a good role model; Get others involved

This talk was sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Bern, North Carolina. Michael appeared from his home office in Detroit, Michigan.

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