Hyperfocus BY Chris Bailey

PRAISE FOR CHRIS BAILEY’S HYPERFOCUS “There are two kinds of focus we need in order to pursue what’s essential in life: focus as a noun (our fixed intent) and focus as a verb (the ongoing process of connecting the dots). This is brilliantly illustrated both in writing and in graphics in this latest book from Chris Bailey. I loved the book.” —Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism “Practical, well written and timely. Chris Bailey tackles one of the most important topics today as we seek success at work and attempt to raise positive kids in the modern world. What you attend to becomes your reality. Hyperfocus provides a practical path to using our attention to create an adaptive reality. If we want to achieve greater success and happiness, we need to start by focusing upon what our brain is attending to.” —Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential “Hyperfocus is a lifeline in a world in which we are all overwhelmed with too much to do and not enough time to do it. Thanks to Chris Bailey’s groundbreaking and timely new book, I feel like I now have, for the first time in literally years, the ability to focus on the most important, value-creating things. Read this book if you want a stress-relieving salve as well as a guarantee to improve both your productivity and happiness.” —Jim Citrin, author of The Career Playbook “Being hyperfocused in a busy world is a skill every professional needs in their arsenal. Chris Bailey will show you how to master it in his new book Hyperfocus. Using all of the latest science, Bailey gives you practical, incredible frameworks to change how you work.” —Vanessa Van Edwards, author of Captivate “There’s no question: your attention is your most valuable asset. Everything in your life—your experience of life—comes from your attention. And Hyperfocus will teach you how to use this tool, how to hone it, leverage it, and even enjoy it. Pay attention to Chris Bailey—this book is well worth the focus.” —Peter Bregman, author of 18 Minutes “Attention may be the most important asset of the twenty-first century. Hyperfocus takes decades of scientific insights and pairs them with practical applications to show us how best to manage and multiply our attention.” —David Burkus, author of Under New Management and Friend of a Friend “Chris Bailey’s book is a fascinating guide to managing our attention. He describes a methodology that will help us both focus and create more effectively. His book is not just theory, but a wonderful toolbox full of practical and detailed best practices. I can’t wait to give these ideas a try.” —Kai-Fu Lee, founder of Google China, chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures