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Podcast: How to build your attention span

My interview with the renowned Gloria Mark, the author of the new book Attention Span.

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On this episode, I chat with Gloria Mark, the author of the new book Attention Span. Topics covered include:

  • The benefits of managing our attention deliberately;
  • Why (and whether) we lose control of our behavior using our devices;
  • What makes email so damn stressful;
  • The “attention traps” we fall into;
  • How rote tasks are actually good for us and replenish our energy;
  • The countless factors that influence our attention;
  • How we all have different preferences when it comes to multitasking.

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Chris Bailey
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Chris Bailey

Chris is the bestselling author of four books—Intentional, How to Calm Your Mind, Hyperfocus, and The Productivity Project—which have been published in more than 40 languages. He also hosts the Intentional AI podcast, writes a biweekly newsletter, The Recap, and speaks to audiences around the world on how they can become more productive without hating the process.

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