
Summary of Smarter, Faster, Better by Charles Duhigg
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Keeping Your Focus Up With Mental Models
The author posits that you can maintain your focus by creating mental models. If a task feels overwhelming and your brain is telling you to give up, break it down into small chunks that feel more manageable. You can also boost your motivation by identifying the purpose in your work and setting smart goals for yourself. When you create goals that are specific, measurable, achieve able, realistic and time specific, you're literally charting a path to success.
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