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171. Protecting Your Peak Attention Windows with Dr. Gloria Mark (Part 1)

The Greg McKeown Podcast

CHAPTER

The Nature of Self-Interruption

This chapter explores how nearly half of interruptions are self-induced, driven by factors like boredom and the instinctual need for breaks. It analyzes the complex effects of interruptions on productivity, emphasizing both their potential benefits and drawbacks in contemporary work settings.

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