Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey

Question 1

first rule to be able to focus?

Answer 1

put your phone out of sight

Question 2

The best thing to create a good setting to focus is ___

Answer 2

minding your environment

Question 3

Before spending any time on it, and not only to focus but in anything, you need to ___

Answer 3

ask yourself if it is worth your time and attention

Question 4

what kind of products can you use to boost your attention?

Answer 4

caffeine and tea/mate

Question 5

how to help remember, specially if you go over the material again?

Answer 5

highlighting everything of interest (and using markers too)

Question 6

what to do if you notice your attention wavering?

Answer 6

stop, reset your mind and attention, do something mindless for a few minutes

Question 7

how to be mindful and aknowledge the distractions and thoughts that occur to you?

Answer 7

make a list

Question 8

best way to “take notes” and recall the info you just read?

Answer 8

ask questions in a way that the answer explains what you want to remember

Question 9

how to apply intention to your attention?

Answer 9

pick 3 things to accomplish by day/week end, prioritize most consequential things (domino effect) and check hourly what occupies your attentional space

Question 10

how do you set stronger intentions?

Answer 10

set S.M.A.R.T goals

Question 11

what does S.M.A.R.T stand for?

Answer 11

Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time limited

Question 12

the 4 steps hyper focus ritual includes ___

Answer 12

how long you want to focus for, tame distractions, use pomodoro technique, bring yourself back to hyperfocus if distracted!

Question 13

how to prevent loosing hyperfocus mode?

Answer 13

taming distractions ahead of time

Question 14

how to be more productive and less distracted?

Answer 14

make your tasks harder so it forces you to stay sharp

Question 15

proven techniques that help retain more info and focus more and better?

Answer 15

mindfulness and meditation