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Cal Newport: How to eliminate distractions and stay focused

In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

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Mastering Mind Focus

This chapter explores the necessity of training one's mind to enhance focus, likening it to learning how to read. It introduces 'productive meditation' as a technique for sharpening concentration on professional challenges while emphasizing the value of dedicated thinking time, exemplified by 'think weeks.' The discussion reveals how deep thinkers utilize these skills to achieve originality and clarity, ultimately enhancing both personal and professional life.

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