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959: Daniel Goleman on How to Master Your Attention, Stop Negativity, and Work Optimally

How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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Cultivating Optimal State through Mindfulness Practice

Exploring the benefits of mindfulness practice for attention and productivity, the chapter discusses the training of attention as a mental muscle and the importance of building a strong circuitry for optimal focus. It emphasizes the simplicity of starting with just five minutes of mindfulness each day, delving into the dose-response relationship of mindfulness on mental well-being. The chapter also touches on effective tools like the box breathing technique and managing internal emotional states for improved overall performance.

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