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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 14 MIN

You're Being Trained to Stay Distracted – Here's How to Stop (Ep. 282)

from Without the Bank Podcast · host Mary Jo Irmen

In this episode, I'm breaking down Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill — the book that changed how I see the world. Hill wrote this in 1938, but it reads like it was written yesterday. His message? 95% of people are drifting through life, and the systems we trust — government, education, even media — are designed to keep us numb. In this review, I get into: 📖 The "drifter" mindset and how to spot it in yourself 🧠 Why focus is the single most powerful asset you have 📱 How modern technology and mainstream culture are literally training us to stay distracted 🎧 Why the audiobook version is a must-experience (two narrators — one as Napoleon Hill, one as the Devil) I've listened to this book on every long drive I've taken, and I've already shared it with my daughter. If you're ready to stop drifting and start paying attention — this one's for you. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

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