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Own your attention
It was the title that got me, “Tactical Disconnection: The Secret to Health, Happiness, and Productivity in an Always-on World”. A book similar to “Stolen Focus”.
Curbing digital over-connectivity
Technology can indeed enhance our health, happiness, and productivity — but only to a point. Beyond that, overuse leads to diminishing returns and, eventually, harm. Tactical disconnection is the practice of intentionally curbing digital overconnectivity to sustain a point of optimal usage and enhance your health, happiness, and productivity. It’s rooted in the Goldilocks theory of digital usage, which recognises a sweet spot between too much technology and not enough.
Attention is scarce
The rapid pace of innovation in the twenty-first century, along with the shifting economic forces that value human time, energy, and attention, have fundamentally altered how we live and work with technology. In an era where attention is the most valuable (and scarce) resource, leaders who fail to prioritise digital balance will find themselves lagging behind, struggling to retain top talent and…
