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Teasing 10 threads fromDanielLevitin’s …

Thread 1:

Being organized is most highly correlated with conscientiousness.

(pg. XXV)

Thread 2:

Attention is a limited-capacity resource created by neurons in the prefrontal cortex.

(pg. 16)

Thread 3:

Daydreaming and mind-wandering are natural states of the brain.

(pg. 38)

Thread 4:

Brain cell connections don’t just lead to learning – they are the learning.

(pg. 63)

Thread 5:

Multi-tasking has been shown to be a powerful and diabolical illusion.

(pg. 96)

Thread 6:

All addictions are the result of the pre- frontal cortex not doing its job.

(pg. 167)

Thread 7:

The “Flow State” results from high, high levels of engagement.

(pg. 205)

Thread 8:

Creativity and conscientiousness are often incompatible.

(pg. 208)

Thread 9:

Productivity goes up when the number of work hours goes down.

(pg. 145)

Thread 10:

Attention is our most important mental resource.

(pg. 7)

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