![]() In other words, by following the principles of hyperfocus, you are more likely to slip into a state of flow. Not to be confused with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Flow”, Bailey claims that hyperfocus is the mental state that precedes flow. While in this state of hyperfocus, we can accomplish more in a shorter amount of time and with greater results. The main idea here is that we can control our internal and external environments in such a way that we are able to focus all of our mental energy (what Bailey calls “attentional space”) on a single task. In “Hyperfocus”, Bailey shares his four step approach for achieving a state of “intense focus with deliberate attention”. So keep in mind that this is just one man’s (well informed) opinion. Beyond experimenting on himself, I don’t think that he has done any original research. However, before I get into the details, I feel like I need to clarify that Bailey relies heavily on the research and writing of other productivity experts. Since finishing the book, I have put into practice some of his suggestions and have already seen a jump in my productivity. ![]() In his book, Bailey provides some useful insights to help people like you and me free ourselves from distractions and improve our productivity. Like most people, I occasionally struggle with focusing on an important task and more than once have found myself at the end of the day having not checked off a single item on my to do list. In my ongoing quest to become a more productive and disciplined human being, I recently picked up Chris Bailey’s book, “Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction”.
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