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- within us is a force that makes it possible to focus for long stretches and enjoy it, and it makes us happier and healthier if only we create the right circumstances to let it flow.

- B.F Skinner "manipulative" (reinforce habits via rewards) psychology vs Mihaly's "positive" (meaningful activities) psychology
Apr 26, 2023 08:52PM
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention— and How to Think Deeply Again

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This book is a gem (so far). I find myself highlighting every other paragraph. More importantly, I can relate with and elaborate almost every point made.
Oct 05, 2023 12:00AM
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention— and How to Think Deeply Again


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flow conditions:
- define clear goal
- the goal should be meaningful
- the goal should be at the edge of your abilities
flow consequences: satisfaction, fulfillment, more sociale. calmer, deeper.
accumulated lack of sleep impairs your abilities.
During sleep, the brain is rewired after learning to more things to long-term memory and link distinct regions, which affects creativity.
Apr 30, 2023 12:38PM
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention— and How to Think Deeply Again


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" I felt like everywhere I went, I was surrounded by people who were broadcasting but not receiving. Narcissism, it occurred to me, is a corruption of attention—it’s where your attention becomes turned in only on yourself and your own ego. I don’t say this with any sense of superiority. I am embarrassed to describe what I realized in that week that I missed most about the web."
Apr 26, 2023 02:03AM
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention— and How to Think Deeply Again


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I've started reading this book after a short video from AJ+ that mentioned it. it turned out they've probablyn't read the book.
I've already read the book "Hooked" by Nir Eyal, but I was unable to extract any practical advice, or at least remember it.
10% in this book, there are many stories and conversations with experts from which many practical solutions could be taken. However, they don't clearly show up.
Apr 25, 2023 11:07AM
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention— and How to Think Deeply Again


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Apr 24, 2023 07:25AM
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention— and How to Think Deeply Again


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