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
Nov 4
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
<p>In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever.</p><p>Dr. Paul T ... Show More
58m 27s
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
May 2023
How to Regain Focus & Attention | Gloria Mark, PhD
<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
59m 40s
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