focus

Theory

• why you cant focus: brain is a muscle and you need to train it to focus. you cant lift 300 pounds if you dont train to do that
• modern world is full of distractions and you dont get chances to focus

How to improve focus

• ignore distractions and bring your focus back to work
• this is painful; similar to when working out
• the pain makes the mind muscle stronger

Practicing focus

• enjoy the pain since over time the pain will make you stronger
• when its hard to focus and you get distracted, enjoy the struggle and get back to focus
• this mentality is similar to working out

Tips for success

• find work that feels like play
  • when the work is enjoyable its easier to focus
  • when someone is working 16 hrs a day, you are playing 16 hrs a day
• brain can focus for 90 min sessions
  • try and eliminate distractions for those 90 min
• rest is important between the 90 min sessions
  • a walk or an activity to let your mind relax is useful
  • stimulating the brain with video games doesnt count
• the first 8 hrs of the day are the most productive
  • if you get good quality sleep, then you have lots of will power for the first 8 hrs
  • first 2 hrs of the day are the most productive
  • first thing in the morning, work until you cant focus anymore
• its difficult to focus after eating
  • carb/sugar heavy meals make it harder to focus
  • try and fast the first 8 hrs of the day
  • intermediate fasting can be useful for the fist 8 hr of the day
• during the focus sessions, take a few seconds and do nothing
  • brain learns faster with rest in between
  • its similar to resting between working out sets

Resources

• https://www.reddit.com/r/getdisciplined/comments/u6vhcp/advice_how_to_get_your_brain_to_focus_no_bullshit/