# Avoid distractions like the plague [[Distractions are everywhere]]. We need to protect ourselves against those. Distractions such as phone notifications, steal our attention. Because of those, instead of pursuing our own [[Internal goals]], we end up wasting [[Our time is limited|our limited time]]. We need to acknowledge that [[Time is a currency]] ([[When information is cheap, attention becomes expensive]]). As such, we must protect it, and use it wisely. ## Related - [[You become what you give your attention to]] - [[Attention starts with orientation and continues with sustained focus]] - [[Attention types]] - [[Tips to avoid distractions]]