A practical guide to managing your attention--the most powerful resource you have to get stuff
done become more creative and live a meaningful life Our attention has never been as
overwhelmed as it is today. Many of us recognize that our brains struggle to multitask. Despite
this we feel compelled to do so anyway while we fill each moment of our lives to the brim with
mindless distraction. Hyperfocus provides profound insights into how you can best take charge
of your attention to achieve a greater sense of purpose and productivity throughout the day.
The most recent neuroscientific research reveals that our brain has two powerful modes that can
be unlocked when we use our attention effectively: a focused mode (hyperfocus) which is the
foundation for being highly productive and a creative mode (scatterfocus) which enables us to
connect ideas in novel ways. Hyperfocus helps you access each of the two mental modes so you
can concentrate more deeply think more clearly and work and live more deliberately every day.
Chris Bailey examines such topics such as: • identifying and dealing with the four key types of
distraction and interruption • establishing a clear physical and mental environment in which
to work • controlling motivation and working fewer hours to become more productive • taking
time-outs with intention • multitasking strategically and • learning when to pay attention
and when to let your mind wander wherever it wants to. By transforming how you think about your
attention Hyperfocus reveals that the more effectively you learn to take charge of it the
better you'll be able to manage every aspect of your life.
