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9 Essays About Focus and Attention in the Age of Distraction

These essays about focus and distraction tackle the defining challenge of our era: how to think deeply when everything is designed to interrupt you. This collection covers the neuroscience of attention, the economics of the attention economy, digital minimalism, and practical strategies for reclaiming your ability to concentrate. They're written by people who understand the problem from the inside. Convert these attention essays to audio on speakeasy and, paradoxically, give your eyes a break while your mind goes deep.

9 Essays About Focus and Attention in the Age of Distraction

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How to Stay Focused When You Get Boredby James Clear
7 min
Maker's Schedule, Manager's Scheduleby Paul Graham
8 min
The Acceleration of Addictivenessby Paul Graham
8 min
Why Procrastinators Procrastinateby Tim Urban
10 min
Good and Bad Procrastinationby Paul Graham
8 min
The Scientific Argument for Mastering One Thing at a Timeby James Clear
7 min
Zanshin: Learning the Art of Attention and Focus From a Legendary Samurai Archerby James Clear
8 min
Subtractby Derek Sivers
2 min
Productivityby Sam Altman
14 min

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