The Art and Science of Focus for Knowledge Workers - DBR 098
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The Art and Science of Focus for Knowledge Workers - DBR 098
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- Half the battle in focusing is clearing your mind.
- This involves getting information out of your head and into a system where you can manage it.
- A practical tactic is "parking downhill": when pausing a task, leave yourself a quick note about "what was next" to make it easy to restart.
- The Reverse Flynn Effect suggests a reversal in the long-standing rise of IQ scores over the last 12 years, a period that correlates with the widespread use of mobile devices. This leads to the hypothesis that we are losing our ability to focus.
- Evidence from math skills tests shows a high correlation between students who thoroughly complete demographic information and those who achieve higher test scores, suggesting that even basic math skills are a function of focus and persistence.
- Our media consumption is trending toward shorter and shorter segments and rapid "cutscenes," which may hinder our ability to train for sustained focus. We are becoming a "soundbite culture".
- Our brains are naturally wired to seek novelty, making sustained focus an uphill battle that must be trained.
- Mindfulness: Even short periods (8-10 minutes) can be beneficial for building focus.
- Reading: Reading is an excellent training ground for focus.
- Savoring: Practice experiencing everyday tasks and enjoyable activities more deeply.
- Managing Distractions: Actively work to prevent external interruptions and externalize internal thoughts so they don't clamor for attention.
- Avoid Multitasking: Constantly switching your attention, like checking your phone during a movie, actively works against training focus.
- Be Intentional: Make conscious choices about how you engage with information. Question whether your short-term curiosity is leading to the collection of trivial knowledge rather than deeper inquiry. Recognize that much of the information we consume is "junk food".
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