Physiology Matters
Definition: How you treat your body affects your brain.
Example: I slept only 5 hours, ate junk food, and tried to focus. My brain feels like mush.
Application: Sleep 7-9 hours, drink water, and move your body. What you eat, drink, and how you rest affects how well you can focus.
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There are two kinds of focus: scattered (multitasking mess) and directed (laser-like attention). You want directed focus—it’s how people who crush their goals get stuff done. But first, you need to understand what's distracting you and how to stop it.
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