Key Insights from "Hyperfocus - How to Work Less to Achieve More"
- The concept of Hyperfocus: A state of intense concentration on a single task that allows for greater productivity and creativity.
- The two types of attention: Autopilot mode and conscious mode. Autopilot is our default, where we operate on routine or habit. Conscious mode requires more effort but allows us to focus and make deliberate choices.
- The Scatterfocus technique: A method of intentional mind-wandering to boost creativity and problem-solving.
- Switching costs: The time and mental energy wasted when we constantly switch between tasks.
- Attention Residue: The cognitive cost...