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Focus
The Hidden Driver of Excellence
15min reading time
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19min listening time
About the Summary
In Focus, Daniel Goleman uses cutting-edge research and findings to delve into the science of attention in all its varieties. He persuasively argues that now more than ever we must learn to sharpen our focus in order to contend with and thrive in a complex world. It requires what he calls “smart practice” to improve habits, add new skills and sustain excellence. In the mental gym, the specifics of practice can make all the difference.
In This Summary, You Will Learn:
- How to find balance and restore attention.
- The importance of working your mental muscle to sharpen your attention and focus.
- How to apply a 360-degree evaluation to yourself and others.
- What the act of accentuating the positive can do for your mindset.
- What mindfulness can do for you at the workplace.
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