Description
In Focus, psychologist and journalist Daniel Goleman delves into the science of attention in all its varieties, presenting a long-overdue discussion of this little-noticed and underrated mental asset that matters enormously for how we navigate life.
Attention works similar to a muscle: use it poorly and it may wither; work it well and it grows. In an era of unstoppable distractions, Goleman persuasively argues that now more than ever we will have to learn how to sharpen center of attention if we are to contend with, let on my own thrive in, a complex world. Goleman analyzes attention research as a threesome: inner, other, and outer center of attention. He shows why high-performers need all three kinds of center of attention, as demonstrated by wealthy case studies from fields as diverse as competitive sports, education, the arts, and business. Those who excel depend on what Goleman calls smart practice that helps them make stronger habits, add new skills, and sustain excellence.
Combining state-of-the-art research with practical findings, Focus reveals what distinguishes experts from amateurs and stars from average performers.