Attention is a prioritization of what we focus on, and it is influenced by both what we are looking for and the characteristics of our environment.

The design of our brains allows us to prioritize attention efficiently, which is crucial for navigating our environments and making decisions.

Practices that involve maintaining attention without visual input can help train our ability to focus on tasks that require visual attention.

Visual focus is crucial for cognitive focus; as you concentrate on a specific task, your mental focus aligns with your visual focus, allowing for deeper engagement and productivity. This is similar to how athletes use milestones to maintain motivation during performance.

Attention allocation is influenced by how rich or poor the environment is, and our brains are designed to allocate attention based on the number of different sources present.

The ability to focus on one thing for a period of time is crucial for progress in various aspects of life, including learning, sports, and relationships.

There are clusters of attention styles among people, ranging from hyper-focused individuals to those who explore too readily, such as those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Flow follows focus; it only shows up when all of our attention is on the task at hand.

Constantly shifting attention throughout the day inhibits the brain circuits responsible for maintaining focus, which is detrimental to our ability to concentrate.