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The Importance of Focus
Image courtesy of Jeroen van Oostrom/FreeDigitalPhotos.net Why are we so prone to distractions? The amount of information we now process is greater than ever before. The Sunday New York Times contains more information than the average 18th century European learned in his lifetime. (David Rock, Beat Back Distractions: The Neuroscience of Getting Things Done) New technologies and applications distract us easily. Think of how much time you can spend... -
Calming down our stress response
Two weeks ago, I attended a great presentation by Linda Page, Founder and President of the Adler School of Professional Studies. She talked about information in her upcoming book with David Rock, Coaching with the brain in mind. Here is a brief summary of her powerful message that really resonated with me. The brain is made up of many complex areas that are responsible for various aspects of our...
