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Engaging in a conversation with full attention not only makes the speaker feel valued but can also deepen relationships. By focusing all your mental energy on a project, you can achieve in one hour what others might accomplish in an entire day. Thus, Bailey makes the claim that the act of directing your attention is one of the most crucial decisions you will make each day.
The Concept of Hyperfocus
Bailey introduces the idea of "hyperfocus," a peak productivity state where attention is solely aligned with a clear intention. He likens this process to playing an old-school arcade game. In this game, the player’s goal is to maneuver a green circle—representing their intention—under the attention circle, racking up points as long as the two overlap.