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Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Chatter can be detrimental because it consumes our attentional resources, making it harder to focus on problem-solving.

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How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross

@ Andrew Huberman

How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

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Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Chatter often leads to a narrow focus on problems, making it difficult to see the bigger picture, which can exacerbate feelings of distress.

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Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Chatter, the negative aspect of our inner voice, can be intrusive and has a significant impact on our emotional state, confidence, and anxiety levels.

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Andrew Huberman

10/31/23

@ Chris Williamson

Constantly shifting attention throughout the day inhibits the brain circuits responsible for maintaining focus, which is detrimental to our ability to concentrate.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Many people are addicted to solving problems, sometimes even creating issues where none exist, which can lead to unnecessary stress and distraction.

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Andrew Huberman

10/31/23

@ Chris Williamson

The scroll function on social media encourages a practice of shifting focus while maintaining gaze, which undermines our ability to concentrate on a single task.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

Slack can be a major distraction when trying to write, making it difficult to maintain creative flow.

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Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When I experience chatter, I use a technique called mental time travel to ask myself how I will feel about a situation tomorrow or next week, which helps reduce the intensity of my worries.

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Maintaining a focus on the most critical problems rather than getting distracted by less important issues can lead to more effective problem-solving and better outcomes for the team.

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Steven Kotler

06/20/25

@ Big Think

Distraction is a major flow blocker; managing distractions ahead of time is essential for maintaining concentration during work sessions.