focus : a simplicity manifesto in the age of distraction

section i.......Page 6
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1: introduction......Page 7
2: the age of distraction......Page 9
3: the importance of finding focus......Page 15
4: the beauty of disconnection......Page 19
5: focus rituals......Page 26
clear distractions......Page 30
1: limiting the stream......Page 31
2: you don’t need to respond......Page 37
3: let go of the need to stay updated......Page 39
4: how not to live in your inbox......Page 42
5: the value of distraction......Page 44
6: why letting go can be difficult......Page 46
7: tools for beating distraction......Page 50
simplify......Page 54
1: creating an uncluttered environment......Page 55
2: slowing down......Page 62
3: going with the flow......Page 68
4: effortless action......Page 72
5: three strategies for prioritizing tasks......Page 76
6: letting go of goals......Page 78
7: finding simplicity......Page 81
focus......Page 86
1: a simple system for getting amazing things done......Page 87
2: single-tasking and productivity......Page 91
3: the power of a smaller work focus......Page 96
4: focused reading and research......Page 99
5: walking, disconnection & focus......Page 102
others......Page 106
1: finding focus, for parents......Page 107
2: the problem of others......Page 112
3: managers transforming office culture......Page 118