Download Stolen Focus Why You Cant Pay Attention And How Think Deeply Again Hari, Johann Zip -

: Research shows that after a single interruption, it takes an average of 23 minutes to get back to your original state of deep focus.

: Your brain can't actually do two things at once; it just switches rapidly, which lowers your IQ and drains creativity. : Research shows that after a single interruption,

: Practice focusing on one task for just 10 minutes, gradually increasing the time as you "rebuild" your attention muscle. : Stop blaming your willpower

: Stop blaming your willpower. We are living in an environment designed to "hack" our focus. After interviewing 250 experts, Hari identifies 12 systemic

In , Johann Hari argues that our dwindling ability to concentrate isn't a personal failure, but rather a "stolen" resource. After interviewing 250 experts, Hari identifies 12 systemic forces —from tech algorithms to diet and pollution—that actively hijack our attention for profit.

Do you feel like your brain is constantly "jumping"? You aren't alone. In his book Stolen Focus , Johann Hari reveals that the average office worker now only focuses for at a time. Key Takeaways:

: Unlike skimming screens, reading novels trains your brain in linear, deep thinking and even increases empathy.