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The Focus Hack Every Winner Uses

Nov 25, 2025
Struggling with constant distractions? You're not alone. The podcast delves into the mental clutter from alerts and feeds that drain your focus. Learn practical tips like 'clearing the calculator' between tasks and the power of being fully present in conversations. Discover the importance of wrapping up tasks before diving into new ones for optimal performance. Get ready to sharpen your focus and elevate your impact!
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INSIGHT

Open Tabs Drain Cognitive Resources

  • Modern life constantly opens new 'tabs' of input that consume cognitive resources.
  • These accumulating open loops reduce your ability to fully listen and perform.
ANECDOTE

Pre‑Keynote Digital Cleanup

  • Darren Hardy closes all nonessential programs and reboots before keynotes to ensure peak performance.
  • He also disconnects Wi‑Fi to prevent auto‑syncs and interruptions on stage.
ADVICE

Clear The Calculator Before Tasks

  • Before starting any new project, close and put away the previous one to avoid cognitive clutter.
  • Mentally 'clear the calculator' so no prior thoughts crowd your focus on the current task.
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