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The Science of Better

Charles Duhigg · 31 Jul 2026

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  1. Our reading

    Getting enough sleep is the single most important way to improve focus.

    Their wordsFinally, the single most important tactic for improving focus is getting enough sleep. What's most striking is that sleep-deprived people don't believe they're less focused, even though every study shows they are.

  2. Our reading

    Interruptions like email and Slack are the greatest enemy of attention at work.

    Their wordsEmail, Slack and other interruptions are the single greatest enemy of workplace attention. The key is batching your notifications and minimizing your inbox.

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