People Are Just Distracted Nowadays
Summary
- People are distracted by hundreds of billions of dollars spent to grab our attention.
- It's vital to have a basic ability to focus in this environment.
- Avoid distractions like Netflix, sports games, and scrolling on social media for eight hours a day.
- Instead, use your time to reach out to people and be productive.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing small changes to cut out distractions. First, recognize that hundreds of billions of dollars are spent trying to grab your attention. To focus better, let's start by identifying and eliminating common distractions.
A good way of doing this is to track your time for one week. See how much time you're spending on activities like watching Netflix or scrolling through social media. Once you identify these time sinks, set strict limits for them. Maybe allow yourself one hour of Netflix or social media per day.
Next, replace these distractions with productive activities. If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur, use this extra time to reach out to potential clients or network with industry peers. Personal connections are invaluable and can be made with just a few messages or phone calls each day.
For personal growth, use this newfound focus for learning or self-improvement. You could read books related to your field, listen to educational podcasts, or even take up a new skill. These activities not only add value to your life but also keep you ahead in your career.
Finally, create a dedicated workspace free from distractions. A quiet place with minimal interruptions will help maintain your focus and make it easier to dive deep into productive activities. By starting with these simple, low-cost steps, you'll notice a significant boost in your productivity and personal growth.
Full Transcript
people are just distracted there's hundreds of billions of dollars that are getting pumped at us to distract us you have to have some level of basic ability to focus to say I'm not going to watch Netflix I'm not going to watch these sports games I'm not going to scroll on social media for eight hours a day I'm going to reach out to people
