This Is Why You Can't Focus, and Why it Is Dangerous
Few mental skills matter more than the ability to truly focus. In some situations, a loss of focus can be devastating. You could be seriously injured, or even die. And that's bad. So it's in your best interest to learn how a strong, focused attention span can be developed, and why it is to your greatest advantage to IS THAT THE ICE CREAM TRUCK?!? This video is episode 11 from the series The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life, presented by Eddie O'Connor. Learn more about developing your mental powers at www.wondrium.com/YouTube 00:00 The Critical Importance of Focus 03:46 Internalizing the Multiple Types of Attention 06:17 The Spotlight Metaphor for Attention and Focus 07:19 Two Dimensions Control the Direction of Attention 10:32 Criticism and What Changes Attention 13:32 The Dual Process of Cognitive Functioning 16:37 Focusing Exercises for All Situations 22:21 Out-of-Control Factors and Getting Around Them 23:00 Find the Circle of Control 23:47 Focusing Outward When Your Nerves Strike 24:18 Directly Developing Your Focus Skills ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #developingfocus #attentionspan
