Welcome! This is beta version 0.2 of focus: a simplicity manifesto in the age of distraction. Read more about the book.

Please note that this book is far from being finished. This version contains just the start of the book, and even these chapters are short at the moment. More chapters will be added in later versions, rather quickly I hope, and these chapters may be expanded and revised.

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table of contents

(for beta version 0.2)

1. introduction
2. the age of distraction
3. the importance of finding focus
4. the beauty of disconnection
5. focus rituals
6. a simple system for getting amazing things done
7. the power of a smaller work focus
8. limiting the stream
9. slowing down
10. going with the flow

planned chapters for later versions

• Tools for Beating Distraction
• Creativity and Practicing Deep Focus
• Finding Stillness and Reflection
• Connecting with others
• Creating uncluttered surroundings
• Single-tasking and productivity
• Finding simplicity
• Taking control of your life
• Creating the right mindset
• Letting go of goals