The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett How To Fix Your Focus & Stop Procrastinating: Johann Hari
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Jan 10, 2022 
Johann Hari, an award-winning journalist and author, dives deep into the crisis of focus in today’s digital age. He shares insights from his travels and research, emphasizing the need for societal changes to combat distractions. Topics include the negative impact of technology on productivity, the importance of achieving flow states, and how modern diets affect our attention spans. Hari advocates for reclaiming our focus and offers practical strategies, encouraging listeners to rethink their relationship with screens and technology.
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Graceland and Attention
- Johann Hari's godson became obsessed with Elvis and wanted to visit Graceland.
- At Graceland, visitors were more engrossed in their iPads than the actual experience, highlighting attention issues.
Societal Impact on Attention
- Our society faces an attention crisis due to factors like changing food and city structures.
- These factors negatively impact our ability to focus, similar to how societal changes contributed to the obesity epidemic.
Three Types of Attention
- We are losing three types of attention: spotlight (immediate tasks), starlight (medium-term goals), and daylight (overall life purpose).
- Constant distractions hinder our ability to focus on tasks, pursue goals, and find meaning in life.
