From Nat Geo - How Our Brains Really work

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On paying attention and being focussed

"Pag gusto, may paraan; pag ayaw, maraming dahilan " It is about getting better everyday.

We have limited field of vision, and perception.  We can not see all.  That is why we have to have priorities;  we must allocate large chunks of time and attention to the task on hand.  Otherwise, we miss a lot of things.

From Nat Geo - Brain Games

Focus and attention from Brain Games - Nat Geo

"Pag gusto, may paraan; pag ayaw, maraming dahilan " It is about getting better everyday.
 
From Nat Geo - brain games

Focus and attention are important in communication.  We have to really do this since we have limited attention span and brain power.  Our brain is only powered by 12 watts.

Multi tasking really is not true.  We cant do the same thing at the same time.  It is more of doing things serially.

Diversion is the tool of the magician or the pick pocket to make you lose your attention and lose your things or get fooled. 

Apollo Robbins on Focus

Can you detec anything wrong?