Sustained focus is a competitive advantage

Are you growing in your ability to focus for long periods of time?

Today’s culture requires each of us to set personal boundaries to allow ourselves to focus on what we choose to focus.

It’s harder than ever to focus

In our day and age today, it’s harder than ever to focus. Not only do phones ping and email ding, but there’s an expectation in our relationships at work and home that we’re always on, always available.

Are you growing?

To gain this competitive advantage, you must grow in your ability to focus.

Some strategies

Work on something for 4 hours at a time with short breaks
Read books on paper with no devices nearby
Create an “Untouchable Day” each week (HBR)

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You must make a choice to focus your attention on something specific.
If you don’t choose to focus, someone else will — or you will be driven by the what’s current and catastrophes.
The best leaders and thinkers are disciplined about focusing daily.

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