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How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World
Paying attention is a crucial skill, but most people forgot how it is to pay attention, to observe, and to listen - because of the distraction surrounding us.
In this book, philosopher and entrepreneur, Christian Madsbjerg shares stories and tools to help generate insights about human behaviour and the world.
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Profound and grounding. Very interesting read that gives me a sense of groundedness. I am reminded to observe neutrally and on the importance of insight as part of our natural instinct to act on something, instead of being driven by fleeting emotions in the name of creativity. Love how this read makes me feel balanced somehow. Insightful indeed.
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