On today’s episode of the Agile Living Podcast, Jon talks with Bruce Bowser, co-author of “The Focus Effect.” Jon and Bruce discuss how technology controls us.  They dive deep on how it makes it hard to focus on our work and our personal lives. Find out how we can free ourselves from the addictions or at least maintain a sense of balance in using technology.  That way, we are more focused to live a happy, healthy and productive life.

 

“With a little bit of focus, you can start to change your behavior.”

-Bruce Bowser



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Timestamps:

02:02 - All about the book 'The Focus Effect' and how technology controls us

04:36 - Is technology the only one to blame? Why employees are distracted

07:57 - What you can do to control emails and calls after office hours

11:35 - Why people need occasional breaks from being online and using digital devices

14:09 - Multitasking does not necessarily equate to high-performance

16:25 - How turning the notifications off can give you more focus and be more productive

21:30 - Showing respect and knowing when not to use your phone

22:55 - The effect of technology on our mental health

24:09 - Spending more time with families more than on technologies

 

Resources:

Agility CMS AMJ Campbell Dr. Greg Wells The Focus Effect: Change Your Work, Change Your Life by Bruce Bowser and Greg Wells The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated by Timothy Ferriss

 

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