Focus Quotes

“Find a quiet place, and just read. If you’re reading an ebook, clear away everything else but your ebook reader.
Then you settle into the reading, and enjoy it. Bask in the luxury of reading without distractions.”
― Leo Babauta, Focus: A Simplicity Manifesto in the Age of Distraction

“Doing multiple tasks at the same time is less effective than single-tasking. But doing multiple projects at once is sometimes more effective than only one project at once.”
― Leo Babauta, Focus: A Simplicity Manifesto in the Age of Distraction

“By saying “yes” to every request from others, you allow all your time to be taken up by tasks that are important to others, not necessarily to you.”
― Leo Babauta, Focus: A Simplicity Manifesto in the Age of Distraction

“A good example was when I recently announced that I was ditching email (more on this later) so that I could focus less on answering emails and more on what I love doing: creating. That seemed fairly straightforward to me, but it turns out it drew quite a strong reaction in a lot of people. Some applauded me for having the courage to give up email -- indicating this was a huge step that took bravery, took an ability to break from a major societal norm. Other people were insulted or indignant, either feeling like I was insulting their way of doing things, or that I was some kind of prima donna or "diva" for not wanting to be available through email. Interesting: the simple act of giving up email was either hugely courageous, or arrogant, because I wasn't living up to the expectation of society that I'd be available via email and at least make the attempt to reply.”
― Leo Babauta, Focus: A Simplicity Manifesto in the Age of Distraction

“Pick your life's short list.”
― Leo Babauta, Focus: A Simplicity Manifesto in the Age of Distraction