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duh on Nov 15, 2009 | parent | context | favorite | on: How to acquire and develop mental Focus

If you can't focus on it, it must not really be that important.

Quit your job and make it your means of survival.

If you're a student, focus on your schoolwork instead. If this IS your schoolwork, consider switching fields.

sambirch on Nov 15, 2009 [–]

Being unable to focus can simply be a side-effect of being distracted, tired, or trying to learn something that really pushes your brain.

The fact that you have a hard time doing something does not mean you should give up on it.

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