The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥 Ep.507 ~ Brain Focus 2.0 - Different Brains Need Different Music for Peak Performance ~ Will Henshall
Jun 9, 2021
In this episode, Will Henshall, founder of Focus@Will and former London Beat member, discusses how personalized music can boost productivity based on individual brain types. He explores the neuroscience behind music's impact, revealing that certain sounds can help those with ADD or ADHD focus while annoying others. Will dives into the relationship between music and memory, sharing insights on optimizing playlists for enhanced concentration and even highlights the entrepreneurial spirit in managing attention challenges. It's a fascinating blend of music, science, and productivity!
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Habituation Limits Background Music
- Habituation makes music lose its focusing power after ~20 minutes for most listeners.
- Focus@Will extends productive time by managing novelty through playlist design and track features.
Remove Vocal-Like Sounds For Focus
- Avoid vocals or instruments that mimic human voices when you need background focus.
- Use instrumental tracks without lead guitars, sax, or vocal-like timbres to reduce non-conscious distraction.
Distractibility Spectrum Requires Tailored Pulses
- People sit on a distractibility spectrum from very calm to highly distractible.
- Different brains need different pulse energy: calmer people prefer down-tempo, ADD users often need high-energy pulses.
