2022
Distracting Ourselves to Death
Do you feel exhausted by the constant intrusion and demands of technology? In Distracting Ourselves to Death, Rehan Khan explains why we have become so distracted, how we can manage our distraction, and how we can transform our lives into productive and meaningful ones.
What Readers Say
His book, "Distracting Ourselves to Death," revealed the secret behind his success: a commitment to deep thinking, discipline, passion, and healthy habits, while eliminating distractions that don't add value. Rehan is not only extremely knowledgeable but also kind and a positive thinker.
David van Lochem
CPO (CHRO) | Board member | People Analytics | AI | M&A
Rehan understands the accelerated pace at which the world of work is changing, and hence it has been a pleasure to tap into his insights for Gulf Business’ ‘Future’ section. Not one to mince his words and always willing to call out the vices of procrastination and distraction in the workplace, he also encourages the positives of flexible working and attaining the elusive work-life balance. I think it’s safe to say, this book will be no distraction!
Aarti Nagraj
Editor, Gulf Business
Rehan allows us to pause and reflect on the world around us. Using neuroscience and expert opinion he explores how the forces of distraction can have an adverse impact on our work, our objectives, and our general well-being. Some of the data is quite alarming while at the same time makes complete sense. In this creative storytelling method, we are introduced to a number of themes and concepts which allow us to start thinking more cognitively about how things can affect us. I have collected a number of tips for my tool bag which I will start using in order to maximize my impact both at work and at home.
Toneya Sarwar
Human Resources Business Partner, EMEAR, Cisco Systems
Rehan has managed to assemble a wonderful and practical guide to being more effective with one’s time. He uses just the right mix of evidence coupled with relevance and personal examples, all presented in a fast-paced journey that itself is a case study in micro- learning instructional design. The timing of this book could not be more apropos given all the shifts and pivots that people are experiencing in their work and lives. If you take away and apply only one of the numerous tips presented here, your time was well spent
Brad Boyson
Cofounder, HR Learn In; Former Executive Director, SHRM Dubai
Packed with practical advice, built on science, research, and the educator’s own personal experiences. I’d highly recommend it for anyone who wants to create more time for the important things in life.
Wasif Khan
Principal, Corporate Operational Risk
Novels Collection
Browse through Rehan’s collection of novels.
Tales of Khayaal
2025
Tomb of Empires
2024
A Demon’s Touch
2022
A King’s Armour
2020
A Tudor Turk
2019
Legends of the Tasburai
2021
Scream of the Tasburai
2016
Last of the Tasburai
2014