It is easy to focus on the little things, like enjoying your favorite song. On the other hand, giving your full attention while reading a dry textbook or keeping focused during an important meeting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Coleman is a U.K.-based journalist who covers entrepreneurs. Being an entrepreneur can be overwhelming and all-encompassing ...

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With the constant barrage of media both young and old are faced with every waking hour, it’s sometimes hard to keep focused. Reading books that demonstrate the value of keeping our compass pointing it ...

With so much happening in their day-to-day work, business owners can often have trouble staying focused on their goals. This is especially true if they’re too involved in the daily operations of the ...

Working from home can feel like a blessing and a curse, especially when distractions seem to pop up every five minutes. Whether it’s your phone, the laundry pile, or even your own racing thoughts, ...

A: In my last answer I mentioned “getting orchestral” on your startup and mapping out all the various activities with which you are engaged. It’s a good idea to post this map on the wall in front of ...

While completing a task with other distractions can seem like it’s a battle of willpower, scientists have discovered how it's not you but your brain that keeps you on the right track. Or at least it ...