Hyperfocus

Three key ideas

1. 1Choose one meaningful task and know why you are doing it before you start.
2. 2Shape your space so needless interruptions compete less with your chosen task.
3. 3Separate necessary interruptions from the rest, and make that choice explicit.

The five 2-minute lessons

1. 1.Choose one thing to focus on
2. 2.Clear the path for your task
3. 3.Notice the drift, then return
4. 4.Let your mind wander on purpose
5. 5.Match the mode to the task

From the comic

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