Present Focus
"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” - Alexander Graham Bell
In the past I have written about research that shows the effects of interruption on productivity. A well known study found that we get interrupted every 11 minutes and it takes us 23 minutes to get back to where we were.
One thing that is missing from this study is the duration of the interruption. If the duration is only 30 seconds, I am sure we would get back to where we were quicker than if the interruption was 30 minutes. It makes common sense.
Bell's advice is very valid in today;s world. Concentrate on teh work and your efforts will burn a hole. By allowing interruptions to get in your way, your light gets diffused. You must keep your focus and minimize the interruptions.
Today's question is:
"How do you prevent your light from being diffused?"
"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” - Alexander Graham Bell
In the past I have written about research that shows the effects of interruption on productivity. A well known study found that we get interrupted every 11 minutes and it takes us 23 minutes to get back to where we were.
One thing that is missing from this study is the duration of the interruption. If the duration is only 30 seconds, I am sure we would get back to where we were quicker than if the interruption was 30 minutes. It makes common sense.
Bell's advice is very valid in today;s world. Concentrate on teh work and your efforts will burn a hole. By allowing interruptions to get in your way, your light gets diffused. You must keep your focus and minimize the interruptions.
Today's question is:
"How do you prevent your light from being diffused?"
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