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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.
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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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
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
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
Sleep wasn’t built for smartphones
Our phones and our bedtime routines are often at odds. This screen, emitting its artificial light, is constantly trying to pull our attention away from the simple fact that we need sleep to renew our energy for the next day.
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Mar 92 min read
What makes magic happen? Hard work others might never see
Legendary magician Teller breaks his silence to reveal the 'unreasonable' secret behind world-class success.
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Mar 52 min read
The 'Formula' for focus: What race car drivers can teach us about high performance
This post is a bit Ford V Ferrari, with a focus on the mental toughness of those with a need for speed. Race car drivers are as much mental acrobats as they are physical athletes. It is nearly impossible to stay under control while zipping around a track at up to 200 mph—or more. But, you can do it too.
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Mar 13 min read
110% focus: What the doctor orders for patients and family
From the operating room to the living room: Penn Medicine Interventional Pulmonologist Dr. David DiBardino discusses the discipline of attention
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Feb 232 min read
Olympic legend embraces grief with simple focus on skiing
Mikaela Shiffrin speaks while holding her skis
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Feb 192 min read
Being self-aware enough to prioritize yourself
"You gotta make time for yourself." Advice from a longtime editor, writer and strategist on how to get the most out of what you’re doing.
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Feb 162 min read
Are you waging war against distractions?
Distraction can be the ultimate enemy of achievement, but it doesn’t have to be that way if you just focus on winning some battles.
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Feb 123 min read
It's our Super Bowl, our Olympics; don’t waste the opportunity
On this Super Bowl Sunday, set against the backdrop of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, let’s look at the focus required to achieve top results during the benchmark events of our lives.
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Feb 83 min read
Preparation vs. Performance: The Mindset Shift
How we focus in preparation isn't always how we focus on gameday.
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Feb 23 min read
'Life is on the wire, and everything else is just waiting'
Nik Wallenda speaks about the focus to achieve great feats.
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Jan 293 min read
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