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Practical Focus for Mortals

Practical Focus for Mortals

Update: 2025-12-08
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In this episode, we continue the conversation from previous episode and move into practical solutions.

Instead of trying to eliminate distractions completely, we talk about realistic ways to manage them. These are simple habits you can use every day. We've shared clear, usable steps that help you protect your attention and get meaningful work done.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome back

00:08 Why this is not about willpower

00:32 The system is built to distract you

01:50 Strategy 1: Do not try to eliminate distractions

02:46 Strategy 2: Use a start ritual

03:32 Strategy 3: Know your dynamites and block them

04:25 Strategy 4: Make your environment easy

05:02 Strategy 5: Pick your top 3

06:03 Strategy 6: Expect distraction and reset

06:57 Strategy 7: Build an identity around focus

08:31 Closing thoughtsIf you want weekly tools to protect your attention and build real focus, subscribe at:bringbackfocus.substack.com



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringbackfocus.substack.com
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Practical Focus for Mortals

Practical Focus for Mortals

Dipesh Jain