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Deep Work & Beyond: Train Your Brain for Unwavering Focus in a Distracted World
What You'll Learn
- Definition of Focus: What it truly means to give your full attention to a single task and why this is so difficult in a distracted world.
- Why We Struggle With Focus: The main reasons—environmental distractions, multitasking, mental overload, fatigue, and lack of clarity—that make focus elusive.
- Training Your Focus: Actionable steps and habits to improve your ability to concentrate, including cycling between deep work and rest, single-tasking, creating a dedicated workspace, and practicing mindfulness.
- Focus and Leadership: How a leader’s focus (or lack thereof) impacts team productivity, decision-making, and the overall culture—both at work and at home.
- Personal Stories and Practical Tips: Saeed shares personal anecdotes and encourages listeners to experiment with different strategies to find what works best for them.
Timestamps
- 0:44 – Recap of the productivity formula: clarity, energy, focus, system, and removing distractions
- 1:17 – Why focus is as critical as clarity
- 1:38 – Meditation and the difficulty of true focus
- 4:22 – The myth of long focus spans—realistic expectations for deep work
- 5:17 – The impact of modern distractions (social media, notifications, etc.)
- 7:25 – Episode roadmap: Definition, struggles, training, and leadership impact
- 29:19 – How can focus impact our leadership?
- 33:05 – How to demonstrate visible leadership and inspire focus
- 34:20 – Personal story: The importance of presence with loved ones
This episode offers a blend of science, personal experience, and actionable advice, making it a valuable listen for anyone looking to improve their focus and lead by example.
Follow us on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/yuwabcoaching/?hl=en
Connect with Host Saeed Alghafri:
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeedalghafri/
- Youtube : @yuwabconsulting
- Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuwab-%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A8/id1801036453
- Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/2vfcZCdwnXkiMdEvNVF9HH
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By Saeed Alghafri, Yuwab ConsultingWhat You'll Learn
- Definition of Focus: What it truly means to give your full attention to a single task and why this is so difficult in a distracted world.
- Why We Struggle With Focus: The main reasons—environmental distractions, multitasking, mental overload, fatigue, and lack of clarity—that make focus elusive.
- Training Your Focus: Actionable steps and habits to improve your ability to concentrate, including cycling between deep work and rest, single-tasking, creating a dedicated workspace, and practicing mindfulness.
- Focus and Leadership: How a leader’s focus (or lack thereof) impacts team productivity, decision-making, and the overall culture—both at work and at home.
- Personal Stories and Practical Tips: Saeed shares personal anecdotes and encourages listeners to experiment with different strategies to find what works best for them.
Timestamps
- 0:44 – Recap of the productivity formula: clarity, energy, focus, system, and removing distractions
- 1:17 – Why focus is as critical as clarity
- 1:38 – Meditation and the difficulty of true focus
- 4:22 – The myth of long focus spans—realistic expectations for deep work
- 5:17 – The impact of modern distractions (social media, notifications, etc.)
- 7:25 – Episode roadmap: Definition, struggles, training, and leadership impact
- 29:19 – How can focus impact our leadership?
- 33:05 – How to demonstrate visible leadership and inspire focus
- 34:20 – Personal story: The importance of presence with loved ones
This episode offers a blend of science, personal experience, and actionable advice, making it a valuable listen for anyone looking to improve their focus and lead by example.
Follow us on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/yuwabcoaching/?hl=en
Connect with Host Saeed Alghafri:
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeedalghafri/
- Youtube : @yuwabconsulting
- Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuwab-%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A8/id1801036453
- Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/2vfcZCdwnXkiMdEvNVF9HH
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.