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It’s clear: with countless distractions vying for every second of every darn day, how do we focus on the things that really matter—the so-called “green light” initiatives that demand our undivided attention?
That search for the answer is the driving force behind “No Distractions: a twice a week 5-minute focus to excel amid life’s challenges.”
You're joining Dan Stamm on a journey where he shares stories about how distractions drain attention and how top performers maintain focus.
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When the focus is on positivity amid the fight for your life
This edition of "No Distractions" with Bob Brams is one of inspiration and focus on living life to its fullest amid a life-changing diagnosis.
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Simple lessons from my favorite Founding Father as America turns 250
Centuries later on Independence Day weekend, Benjamin Franklin’s frank advice continues to ring true.
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Jul 32 min read
'Toy Story 5' and the screen-time struggle: Are we losing the art of play?
In the battle of toys vs. tech have parents been too distracted by their own devices to notice that creative play is losing?
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Jun 274 min read
The focus on fatherhood & what it means to be a dad
Lessons learned from "Cat's in the Cradle" and renowned family therapist Frank Pittman on Father's Day 2026.
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Jun 213 min read
The trust factor: how comms execs are taking charge
A blurb from a Wall Street Journal article really got me thinking about the focus of job titles and the responsibilities that come with them.
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Jun 152 min read
When public weather awareness and data don't match, focus on the 'lukewarmers'
Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz is raising awareness of the climate crisis. His focus is on those who can still be convinced it’s a problem, but just might be distracted about the severity.
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Jun 82 min read
From the Stanley Cup to the startup: Chris Pronger on focused discipline
As hockey's best battle for Lord Stanley's Cup, hockey legend Chris Pronger puts focus on why it takes a lot of little things to become great
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Jun 12 min read
The Machu Picchu of your life: Finding focus in the clouds
Free of distractions atop Machu Picchu. What getting to a bucket list item of life's journey can mean to everyday focus.
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May 252 min read
Are digital distractions now part of human nature?
As someone obsessed with how we lock in, I was instantly focused on how scientific data might answer the question of our attention spans shrinking.
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May 172 min read
No next year: Why Howard Benson treats music like a Super Bowl opportunity
This edition of "No Distractions" focuses on the rock-and-roll genius of music producer Howard Benson—also known as the "man of a billion streams."
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May 82 min read
Even at Princeton, the war against digital distraction is real
See just how distracted high-functioning Ivy League students are in today's fast-paced, short-form digital world—and how some are battling back.
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May 53 min read
The COVID effect: Is 'leisure screen time' the new normal for children?
Recent research focusing on children and screen time finds an overall increase, but less time spent doing one particular activity.
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Apr 283 min read
The power of 'Sawubona': Putting focus on connection with others
The distraction of our interactions: Sometimes all we are looking for—all that we really need—is to be told that we are seen, says longtime TV news reporter and inspirational speaker Tracy Davidson.
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Apr 202 min read
Beyond the burden: How refocusing led to a Masters repeat
For the second year in a row, the Masters belongs to Rory McIlroy. What lessons can be learned from the Grand Slam champion's refocused effort?
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Apr 132 min read
No Whammy: How 18 hours of daily focus made TV game show history
"Press Your Luck"? More like focus on the pattern and leave luck at home.
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Apr 94 min read
170 bow ties and zero knots: Fashion branding lessons from Glenn ‘Hurricane’ Schwartz
Putting the focus on fashion with Philadelphia television legend Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz.
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Apr 53 min read
Finding the nuance: What a baseball legend teaches us about peak performance
With the start of baseball season, let’s take a page from 'The Splendid Splinter' and see how his legendary approach can apply to our own lives, hobbies and careers.
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Mar 293 min read
Spring fever: A distraction to enjoy
There’s a "natural" distraction that could be taking you away from the work you need to do right now.
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Mar 252 min read
The $12 billion distraction: Why March Madness might be exactly what we need
🏀 Is March Madness just the distraction we need? An expert on workplace focus say it just might be.
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Mar 183 min read
The mindset & clarity to overcome insecurities
Why failure happens 'for' you: A systematic approach to growth from EOS expert and entrepreneur Amy Holtz.
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Mar 132 min read
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