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How to Focus
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Concentration as the fruit of mindfulness: one thing at a time, stopping, the power of a focused mind. The Buddhist angle on attention.
Read it if…
you want focus as a contemplative skill rather than a productivity hack.
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Skip it if…
you want a system; see Deep Work.
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Three things you will actually use
- Stop first.
- One thing.
- Concentration brings insight.
Do this first
Do one task today with full attention.
Our verdict
Focus as practice.
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