Your Brain at Work - Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long

by David Rock

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Book Summary

In an era defined by constant interruptions and rapidly shifting priorities, understanding how the brain functions during work is crucial to enhancing productivity and maintaining focus. The book explores the neuroscience behind attention, cognitive control, and mental energy, offering practical strategies to navigate distractions and optimize performance throughout the workday. By grounding its advice in scientific research, it enables readers to work smarter rather than harder, emphasizing the management of cognitive resources to achieve sustained efficiency.

  • The brain's attention system has limited capacity: Cognitive resources are finite and easily depleted by multitasking and distractions.
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