Society champions multitasking, but we can’t truly multitask. Multitasking in fact impedes our focus and productivity. And 12 main factors tend to steal our attention. Johann Hari and Ben Grynol discuss why flow states are important for goal achievement, the things that distract us, and how we can reclaim our focus.

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📍 What Ben Grynol & Johann Hari discuss:
00:00 — Intro
02:37 — Twelve factors can steal our focus
04:19 — Multitasking is a myth
09:12 —We need to be able to focus to achieve our goals
12:33 — Prioritizing deep focus is both a personal and social responsibility
15:20 — Interruptions steal your time and impede focus
25:55 — Three factors help you get into a flow state
28:45 — Mind wandering ultimately benefits your focus
35:36 — The four-day workweek is linked to better productivity
38:48 — Free play is crucial for kids’ brains
42:29 —Childhood looks different now

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