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This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone and I go deep on foundational elements of productiveness. And for this oneâour 600th episode, no lessâwe dive into a topic that touches everything from our to-do lists to our dinner prep: focus.
What does it really mean to focus? And more importantly, how do we hold onto it when the world (and our brains) are pulling us in a million directions? Patrick and I get personal, philosophical, and practical in this candid conversation about the mechanics, challenges, and beauty of attention.
Six Discussion Points
- Why clarity is essential for cultivating focus
- How poor planning can derail your ability to be present (and how to get back on track)
- The four spheres of attention: Noticing, Awareness, Focus, and Concentration
- How setting an intentionâbefore a task or even a classâcan sharpen your results
- The role of tools, routines, and even AI in maintaining (or stealing) our attention
- Why focus is as much about space as it is about time
3 Connection Points
Focus isnât just about removing distractionsâitâs about choosing what matters and committing to it with clarity and care. Whether weâre talking about planning meals or choosing how to use AI, what Patrick and I come back to again and again is this: the quality of your attention determines the quality of your experience. And we hope this conversation helps you experience more of what really matters.
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