We’re back for the conclusion to our series on the TEA Framework, a simple mental model to help you identify and overcome the specific productivity obstacles that may be keeping you from reaching your full potential. Today Brooks and Mike will be diving into the last of the 3 Pillars of Productivity and talking about attention - What it is, how it works, why it’s important, and what you can do to make sure you stay focused on what’s most important to you.

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Cheat Sheet

Recapping the 3 pillars of the TEA framework 1:50

What Mike and Brooks have done when everything on their to-do list looks like the most important thing 6:56

The positive effects of being more focused and having more attention 12:27

The 3 main components to attention 22:06

Tips for creating more focus time 26:51

Why we are big fans of over-ear headphones 36:26

Why goals are important for improving your focus 41:07

Tips for developing better goals 48:45

Tips for developing the right mindset 1:00:47

Action steps for those who want to start claiming more attention towards what you want to do 1:03:40

Links

Introducing TEA: A Simple Framework for Getting Unstuck and Achieving Your Goals (TPS218)

TEA Framework, Level 1: Making the Most of Your Limited Time (TPS219)

TEA Framework, Level 2: Maximizing Your Energy (TPS220)

The Productivity Killer We Face 35,000 Times Each Day (TPS147)

Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: How a Growth Mindset Leads You to Your Ideal Future (TPS171)

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Focus Tips From the Most Productive Man You’d Ever Hope to Meet w/ Chris Bailey (TPS213)

Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction

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Downtime on iOS 

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The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

Atomic Habits: 4 Laws for Changing Your Identity & Living the Life You Want w/ James Clear (TPS217)

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

3 Keys to Making This the Year Your New Year’s Resolutions Finally Stick (TPS176)

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