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7 Keys for Deep Focus in an Era of Distraction
This week we’re exploring 7 tactics that you can use to help you direct your attention and energy towards the people / places / pursuits that are the most important to you.
These are the critical factors that, in my experience, make all the difference when you’re trying to make powerful positive changes in your life. Each one will take you some time to think about and implement. Have a read and build them into your life!
“20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” — Mark Twain
Deep Focus Key #1: Intrinsic Motivation
Successful people are powerfully motivated intrinsically (within the body and mind). They want to practice because that’s what they love doing. They are not motivated extrinsically by anything outside themselves, such as money or accolades (although these are most welcome should they happen!).
According to both educational and sport psychology research, extrinsic motivation works well in the short term but not so well over time. Intrinsic motivation is a more powerful motivator for people over the long term.
I want you to think about your internal intrinsic motivation. Sometimes things will get tough and you will regress or get off…
