The Focus Fix

Chapter FiveDoing less to achieve more

Let me start by saying: I know how it sounds. Much like claiming you can ‘eat more to weigh less’ or ‘stay awake to sleep more’, telling people they can achieve more by doing less is bound to raise a few eyebrows. At least on the surface level, it sounds – to put it bluntly – nonsensical. After all, motivated action is a rather crucial part of getting things done. So, how exactly can you achieve more things by doing less? Hopefully, by the end of this chapter you’ll have a much clearer idea of how exactly this can be the case and – even better – insight into how you can do it yourself.

Still, let me begin by assuaging your fears. I promise I am not some snake oil salesman or conman bent on spinning you ...