Season 1 · Episode 108
EP 108: How to have Laser-Sharp Focus with Dr Joanna Jast
The Innovation Show · The Global Innovation Show
July 3, 201847m 40s
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Show Notes
Most of us struggle with our attention, but more important is that we struggle to improve that attention. We welcome Joanna Jast author of "Laser-Sharp Focus. A No-Fluff Guide to Improved Concentration, Maximised Productivity and Fast-Track to Success".
We discuss:
- What is focus?
- How does focus work?
- The silver bullet myth to focus
- the 2 types of attention: Automatic attention (8-12 seconds and Intentional attention Distraction logs?
- Distraction patterns
- How Motivation is short lived
- Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- Setting up a focus system
- Environment
- Workspace
- Taking control of tech
- Technology
- Sleep - Sleep debt, recommended sleep, negative effects etc
- Exercise
- Managing energy, not time
Find out more about Joanna here: http://www.theshapeshiftersclub.com/about