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The Power of Unwavering Focus

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In a world dominated by distraction, this book is a timely reminder of the value of focused attention.

Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

Concentration is one of the most important skills any leader can have. The Power of Unwavering Focus shows us not only that focus is a learnable skill but that anyone can master the practice of intense concentration.

Indra Nooyi, former chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo

If you struggle with distraction or stress-and of course you do-you need Dandapani's wonderful new book. Both profound and practical, The Power of Unwavering Focus will lead you on a journey to reclaim your life and live it with joy and purpose.

Arthur C. Brooks, professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School and #1 New York Times bestselling author

Being able to concentrate in our distracted world is a superpower. In this conversational but profound book, Dandapani shows how to take practical steps to become better at this skill, so we can feel less busy and get more done.

Laura Vanderkam, author of Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters

Dandapani offers a radical and timely call to cultivate the deep joys and resilience of the focused life. Highly recommended for anyone feeling adrift in a sea of distraction and mindlessness.

Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work

The disciplined application of fundamental concepts is synonymous with elite performance. As a former Navy SEAL and combat leader, simplicity has always been a critical component to thriving in high-stress scenarios. Dandapani provides clear, concise, simple instruction for anyone to achieve elite focus in their life.

Nick Norris, entrepreneur and former Navy SEAL

Focus Your Mind, Find Joy and Manifest Your Goals

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS BY LEARNING TO FOCUS. 
 
Focus can be learned and improved with practice, just like learning to read or write. 
 
Focus is at the core of all human success, yet we are constantly distracted. 
 
Distraction is damaging relationships, our working lives and our happiness. 
 
Whether you're seeking to improve yourself as a team member or a leader, a partner or a parent, a student or a teacher, this book will help you learn how to focus and in doing so, dramatically improve your productivity, relationships, mental health, happiness and your ability to achieve your life goals. 
 
Drawing on ancient Hindu monastic tradition, Dandapani shows us in this ten-step guide that concentration is a skill we can learn and improve with practice.

Dandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk. A highly sought-after international speaker and leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus to create a life of purpose and joy, Dandapani has shared the stage with world-renowned leaders such as Hillary Clinton, former secretary-general of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, and former French president François Hollande. He and his wife are currently creating a thirty-three-acre spiritual sanctuary and gardens in Costa Rica to further their mission of inspiring self-transformation and positively shifting humanity's relationship with nature.

'In a world dominated by distraction, this book is a timely reminder of the value of focused attention.' Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again 
 
Does your mind wander? 
Do you find it hard to concentrate? 
Do you jump from one task to another? 
Are you stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Fearful? 
The life you want is within reach by learning to focus. 
 
By mastering the skill of focus, we can become our best selves. Focus lies at the core of all human success, but never before have so many of us experienced the inability to concentrate. Distraction is a silent epidemic in our modern world. It is damaging relationships, our working lives and our happiness. We've become masters of distraction because that's what we practice all day, every day. As our fast-paced lives compete with a relentless bombardment of information, we switch focus from one thing to another all the time. 
 
The Power of Unwavering Focus is a practical, ten-step guide to understanding and harnessing the human mind. Whether you're seeking to improve yourself as a parent, a leader or an attentive listener, this book will help you learn how to focus and in doing so, dramatically improve your productivity, relationships, mental health, happiness and your ability to achieve your life goals. 
 
Drawing on ancient Hindu monastic tradition, Dandapani shows us that concentration is a skill that we can learn and improve through practice.

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