When you were a kid, teachers and parents probably told you to concentrate. And as an adult, you likely often think about how much more productive, present, and happy you'd be if only you had better focus. But despite how much we think about our desire to improve our focus, no one ever gets any training in how to do it and even explains what focus is, exactl ... Show More
May 12
How Constraints Help You Focus, Create, and Finish
Back in 2019, David Epstein joined me to talk about his book Range and why generalists often thrive in a specialized world. Now he’s back with a new book that explores a seemingly opposite idea: the power of constraints. In Inside the Box, David argues that limits — deadlines, bo ... Show More
45m 2s
May 5
Why Screen Time Leaves You Exhausted — And How to Reverse Its Effects
You hear a lot today about how our ample screentime is affecting our mental health. But how is it affecting our bodies, and how is that impact on our bodies affecting, well, our mental health?My guest today will unpack the ways that digital technology is sapping our vitality, and ... Show More
50m 56s
Apr 28
A Map for Finding Direction and Purpose in Life (Again and Again)
While we often think of life as linear, my guest’s own life, along with a decade of research, has taught him that it’s anything but. In his latest book, What to Make of a Life, Jim Collins unpacks the cyclical pattern life actually unfolds in, and how to navigate it. He explains ... Show More
58m 15s
Oct 2019
How to Concentrate According to a Hindu Priest with Dandapani
<p>How do you concentrate?</p> <p>If you feel like you are constantly struggling to concentrate and struggling to tame your ‘monkey mind’, this show is for you.</p> <p>A Hindu priest, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and a former monk of 10 years, today’s guest <strong>Dandapani</stron ... Show More
20m 32s
Oct 2021
Dr. Amishi Jha | Turbocharge Your Focus by Using This Simple 12 Minute Mindfulness Practice
In today’s episode, we cover focus and attention with Dr. Amishi Jha. Dr. Amishi Jha received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis, is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, and is the Cofounder and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfu ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2024
The 4 Most Important Mindfulness Tools to Build Focus
Start here: If you want to build a consistent Stoic practice — not just listen to one — I made a free 7-day challenge. One short audio lesson per day, one practice to try. No fluff. stoicchallenge.co---In this lesson, we explore the deep, transformative power of mindfulness and m ... Show More
43m 16s
Sep 2023
How To Grow Your Self Awareness: The Key To Understanding Yourself
<p>Knowing yourself is based in the past, learning yourself is based on the present. We’re trying to go from the present, into the future and part of that is doing the work to discover who you are, and how you can improve. </p><p>Welcome to today’s episode of The Mindset Mentor P ... Show More
24m 17s
<p>Does it feel impossible to concentrate these days? You're not alone. In this fascinating discussion, the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3OY4YLl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again</em></a> ... Show More
<p><a href="https://stephanie197.typeform.com/to/j1scjtOU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey.</strong></a></p><br><p>Could Your Smartphone Be Destroying Your Focus? Have our attention spans, will power, mood and productivi ... Show More