Hyperfocus
How to Work Less and Achieve More
Published on 6. September 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-5098-6611-3 (ISBN)
Description
Our attention has never been as overwhelmed or in demand as it is today; we've never been so busy while accomplishing so little, and we've grown uncomfortable with boredom and a lack of stimulation and distraction.
In Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey - described by TED.com as 'the most productive man you could ever hope to meet' - provides profound insights into how we can best manage our attention. He reveals how the brain switches between two mental modes - hyperfocus, our deep concentration mode, and scatterfocus, our creative, reflective mode - and how the surest path to being our most creative and efficient selves at work is to combine them both.
The often counter-intuitive wisdom at play includes:
- How working fewer hours increases our productivity
- How drinking caffeine strategically instead of habitually gives us more energy
- How we get more done by making our work harder, not easier
- How we do our best creative work when we're the most tired
Merging neuroscience, psychology and mindfulness with practical takeaways for being more focused in our work and wider lives, Hyperfocus will help you think about and manage your attention on a daily basis.
In Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey - described by TED.com as 'the most productive man you could ever hope to meet' - provides profound insights into how we can best manage our attention. He reveals how the brain switches between two mental modes - hyperfocus, our deep concentration mode, and scatterfocus, our creative, reflective mode - and how the surest path to being our most creative and efficient selves at work is to combine them both.
The often counter-intuitive wisdom at play includes:
- How working fewer hours increases our productivity
- How drinking caffeine strategically instead of habitually gives us more energy
- How we get more done by making our work harder, not easier
- How we do our best creative work when we're the most tired
Merging neuroscience, psychology and mindfulness with practical takeaways for being more focused in our work and wider lives, Hyperfocus will help you think about and manage your attention on a daily basis.
Reviews / Votes
The most productive man you could ever hope to meet -- TED.com Extraordinary . . . eye-opening -- David Allen, author of <i>Getting Things Done</i> Becoming more productive isn't about time management; it's about attention management. I'd tell you more about that, but I lost my train of thought. Luckily this attention-grabbing book is here to help. -- Adam Grant, author of <i>Originals</i> and <i>Give and Take</i>, and coauthor of <i>Option B</i> When you have read this book, get ready to do your most important work! -- Chris Guillebeau, author of <i>The $100 Startup</i>, <i>The Art of Non-Conformity, </i>and <i>The Happiness of Pursuit</i> Let me guess. You're like me. You don't have time to read this book. Or any book! Who has time for books anymore? Well, that's perfect. Because it means you have the disease. And right now you're holding the cure -- Neil Pasricha, author of <i>The Book of Awesome</i> and <i>The Happiness Equation</i> I loved the book. -- Greg McKeown, author of <i>Essentialism</i> Practical, well written and timely. -- Shawn Achor, author of <i>The Happiness Advantage</i> and <i>Big Potential</i> Read this book if you want a stress-relieving salve as well as a guarantee to improve both your productivity and happiness. -- Jim Citrin, author of <i>The Career Playbook</i> I read Hyperfocus on my phone. . . but this book was so engaging I stopped checking email entirely! -- Laura Vanderkam, author of <i>What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast,</i> and <i>168 Hours</i> Being hyperfocused in a busy world is a skill every professional needs in their arsenal. Chris Bailey will show you how to master it in his new book Hyperfocus -- Vanessa Van Edwards, author of <i>Captivate</i> Pay attention to Chris Bailey-this book is well worth the focus. -- Peter Bregman, author of <i>18 Minutes</i> Hyperfocus takes decades of scientific insights and pairs them with practical application to show us all how best to manage and multiply our attention. -- David Burkus, author of <i>Under New Management</i> and <i>Friend of a Friend</i> A fascinating guide to managing our attention. -- Kai-Fu Lee, Founder of Google China, Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures A must-read for readers seeking to regain control of their ability to concentrate. * Publishers Weekly * Engaging...teaches [you] how to re-examine your tasks, determine your priorities and minimize interruptions. * The New York Times *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-6611-3 (9781509866113)
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E-Book
09/2018
Macmillan
€16.99
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Person
Chris Bailey ran a year-long productivity project where he conducted intensive research, as well as dozens of productivity experiments on himself, to discover how to become as productive as possible. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject and has garnered coverage in the media as diverse as the New York Times, Huffington Post, New York magazine, Harvard Business Review, TED, Fast Company and Lifehacker. The author of The Productivity Project, Chris lives in Ottawa, Ontario, in Canada.