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focus
A simplicity manifesto in the
Age of Distraction
Leo Babauta
focus: about
about focus
T his book, “focus”, is by Leo Babauta, creator of zen habits and mnmlist.
readers throughout the writing process. It would be much worse without
their wonderful help.
dedication
The book is dedicated to my grandfather, Joe Murphy, who lived a life
that inspired me, and whose death has left a gap in my life ... and to my
grandmother, Marianne Murphy, who I love deeply and whose strength and
kindness have always pointed the way for me.
uncopyright
All content of this book are in the public domain. I hereby waive all claim
of copyright in this work; it may be used or altered in any manner without
attribution or notice to the me. Attribution, of course, is appreciated.
To clarify, I’m granting full permission to use any content on this site,
including the chapters of my book, in any way you like. I release my copyright
on this content.
While you are under no obligation to do so, I would appreciate it if you
give me credit for any work of mine that you use, and ideally, link back to
the original. If you feel like spreading a copy of this book, you may do so
without payment.
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It was written publicly, online, in small bursts, with feedback from
full version
This is the free version of this ebook, which can also be found at
focusmanifesto.com. The full version of the ebook contains additional
chapters:
1. creativity and practicing deep focus
2. inding stillness and relection
3. how to start changes on a broader level
4. overcome the fears that stop you from focusing, by Gail Brenner
5. how to create a minimalist workspace to ind focus, by Everett Bogue
6. how to take a digital sabbatical, by Gwen Bell
7. life lessons from tea rituals, by Jesse Jacobs
8. two ways to focus on the stuff that matters, by Michael Bungay Stanier
In addition, the full version contains video how-to lessons, audio
interviews with experts, and bonus guides to help you further learn to focus.
You can get the full version at focusmanifesto.com.
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focus: table of contents
section i. step back
6
1: introduction
7
2: the age of distraction
9
3: the importance of inding focus
15
4: the beauty of disconnection
19
5: focus rituals
26
section ii. clear distractions
30
1: limiting the stream
31
2: you don’t need to respond
37
3: let go of the need to stay updated
39
4: how not to live in your inbox
42
5: the value of distraction
44
6: why letting go can be dificult
46
7: tools for beating distraction
50
section iii. simplify
54
1: creating an uncluttered environment
55
2: slowing down
62
3: going with the low
68
4: effortless action
72
5: three strategies for prioritizing tasks
76
6: letting go of goals
78
7: inding simplicity
81
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section iv. focus
86
1: a simple system for getting amazing things done
87
2: single-tasking and productivity
91
3: the power of a smaller work focus
96
4: focused reading and research
99
5: walking, disconnection & focus
102
section v. others
106
1: inding focus, for parents
107
2: the problem of others
112
3: managers transforming ofice culture
118
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