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Undistracted

Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy.

Bob Goff

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Undistracted
The Problem of Distraction+
Stop Chasing Bolted Horses+
Embrace the Whole Truth+
Stop Overthinking+
Practical Steps to Refocus+

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Question 1 of 6
What metaphor does Bob Goff use to describe the purpose of his book, 'Undistracted'?
  • A. A compass pointing to true north
  • B. A metaphorical rumble strip on a highway
  • C. A lighthouse in a stormy sea
  • D. A GPS system for the soul
Question 2 of 6
What is the core lesson of the story about chasing Red, the bolted horse?
  • A. We must work harder and run faster to catch up to our ultimate life goals.
  • B. Broken things, like a horse with an injured tendon, often have the most hidden value.
  • C. Sometimes we need to stop exhaustingly chasing our desires and return to our foundational basics.
  • D. Distractions are like wild animals that must be aggressively tamed and controlled.
Question 3 of 6
According to the author, why do we often fail to grasp the advice our hypothetical 'future self' would give us today?
  • A. We are too distracted by technology to hear our inner voice.
  • B. It is scary to embrace these truths because we know they will change our lives.
  • C. Our brains are already too full of false stories from our childhood.
  • D. We lack the philosophical tools to understand complex life truths.
Question 4 of 6
How does applying 'Occam's razor' help us live a less distracted life?
  • A. It encourages us to cut out toxic relationships that drain our daily energy.
  • B. It helps us divide our daily schedule into precise, manageable segments.
  • C. It forces us to confront our deepest fears by slicing through our childhood illusions.
  • D. It prevents us from wasting mental energy on unnecessarily complicated and negative explanations for others' behavior.
Question 5 of 6
What is the primary purpose of the 24-hour pie chart exercise described in the book?
  • A. To visually assess if how we spend our time aligns with the life we actually want.
  • B. To prove that we need to sleep less in order to achieve our true goals.
  • C. To calculate exactly how many hours we waste on our smartphones each week.
  • D. To help us schedule our work tasks more efficiently to increase productivity.
Question 6 of 6
Which of the following is recommended as a specific action step to 'lock in' the changes needed for an undistracted life?
  • A. Deleting all social media accounts for at least thirty days.
  • B. Writing a personal 'Declaration against Distraction'.
  • C. Confronting your parents about the false stories they taught you.
  • D. Taking a silent retreat to clear your mind of all thoughts.

Undistracted — Full Chapter Overview

Undistracted Summary & Overview

Undistracted (2022) is a call to arms against one of the greatest forces stopping you from living your best life: distraction. Life is full of it. The 24/7 news cycle. Your smartphone. Worrying about what your colleagues think and what your neighbors have. Endless to-do lists. All those sources of distraction get in the way of what really matters – a life filled with joy, love, and intention.

Who Should Listen to Undistracted?

  • Workaholics looking for new sources of meaning
  • Anyone struggling with stress
  • Non-believers interested in Christianity’s take on mindful living

About the Author: Bob Goff

Bob Goff is an author, public speaker, and practicing lawyer. His previous books included two New York Times bestsellers – Love Does and Everybody, Always. He’s also the founder of Love Does, a nonprofit which promotes human rights and education in global conflict zones. Goff is currently based in California.

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