And never let the slightest distraction bother you—foot tapping, slimy hair, or
whatever. Of course, this is much easier said than done. Simply deciding to
concentrate can leave you with a brain transcript that looks like this:
I like to call the ability to concentrate for long periods of time “superfocus.” Yes, it is a superpower.
—Samantha
“Concentrate. Concentrate, damn it. Okay. I’m just gonna focus my brain like
you wouldn’t believe. This is the most important four hours of my life and I am
going to concentrate intensely for the whole time. Ooooh, I’m really
concentrating now. His slimy hair isn’t bothering me a bit. This is total
concentration—no distractions. And the tap-tap-tap noise that guy’s foot is
making right now—which I wish would stop—isn’t bothering me, either. You