Hidden Brain

You 2.0: The Mind's Eye

Aug 15, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Skydiver's Focus

  • Luke Aikins, a skydiver, jumped from 25,000 feet without a parachute, landing in a net.
  • He used narrow focus, concentrating on a white light beacon to guide his descent.
ANECDOTE

Marathon Strategy

  • Marathon runner Joan Benoit-Samuelson uses narrow focus during races.
  • She targets a visual point ahead, like a runner's shorts, and focuses until she passes it, then sets a new target.
ADVICE

Narrow Focus Technique

  • Use "narrow focus" to boost motivation and achieve goals.
  • Choose a target, focus your attention on it, and ignore peripheral distractions.
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