A lack of focus comes at a cost. The challenge at work, of course, has always been to dodge things that distract us. But today’s distractions feel different. The amount of information available, the speed at which it can be disseminated, and the ubiquity of access to new content on our devices has made for a trifecta of distraction. What’s the cost of all this? In 1971, the psychologist Herbert A. Simon emphasized that a wealth of information means a dearth of something else: attention. The workplace is rapidly changing, and in the near future, there will be two kinds of people in the world: those who let their attention and lives be controlled and coerced by others and those who proudly call themselves “Indistractable.” Check out my recent CNBC article (link in comments!) on the most important skill of the 21st century and be sure to share your thoughts below! #Indistractable #Focus #Attention #HumanBehavior #Psychology …see more