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“Before you sweat the logistics of focus: first, care. Care intensely.... Obsessing over the slipperiness of focus, bemoaning the volume of those devil "distractions," and constantly reassessing which shiny new "system" might make your life suddenly seem more sensible - these are all terrifically useful warning flares that you may be suffering from a deeper, more fundamental problem.... Know in your heart that what you're making or doing matters... First, care. Then, as you'll happily and unavoidably discover, all that "focus" business has a peculiar way of taking care of itself.”

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Merlin Mann
Merlin Mann

Merlin Mann is a prominent writer, speaker, and podcast host in internet culture. Known for his unique perspective and humorous take on personal productivity, technology use, and lifestyle, Mann's work often delves into how to effectively manage time and attention, and how to use technology to improve the quality of life. more

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