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CHAPTER TEN

INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

roductivity can be boiled down to one word—FOCUS. There are two types
of focus you need to master productivity: First the ability to manage
distractions so that you can focus moment-to-moment on the task at hand, and
second, the skill of focusing on what’s truly important to you in the big picture, so
you don’t waste your day on stupid stuff.

We’re going to explore both types of focus, take a look at the latest research on
the subject, and learn how to use the #5SecondRule to master the skills of focusing
your time on what’s most important and managing distractions when they pop up.

Get Serious About Managing Distractions

Managing distractions is like following through on health goals. You’re never
going to feel like it; you just have to make yourself do it. You already know that
being addicted to your phone, texting, and answering emails is a distraction...but
stopping it feels impossible.