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b'As business owners, we\\u2019ve learned that we can\\u2019t do our best work sandwiched between meetings and phone calls. We need focused time for strategizing, writing, and working out difficult problems. You probably do too. But how many times do you get distracted in a typical day? Ten? Fifty? A hundred? Research indicates that the average worker is distracted once every three minutes. We\\u2019re swimming upstream against a flood of emails, notifications, texts, and drop-in visitors. You just can\\u2019t be productive in that environment. The good news is that regaining your focus is easier than you think. Just a few simple practices can slam the door on distractions and interruptions and give you the focused time you need for high-leverage work. I\\u2019m talking about things you can start doing right now, today. Here\\u2019s happening in this episode\\u2014 You\\u2019ll get practical tips for getting in the \\u201calone zone\\u201d so you\\u2019re not interrupted. You\\u2019ll learn about \\u201cmeeting free Thursdays\\u201d and how that\\u2019s boosted our business. You\\u2019ll learn how to fight fire with fire, using technology to block distractions. You\\u2019ll learn what types of food are scientifically proven to increase mental acuity. You\\u2019ll see the connection between listening to music and problem solving, backed by solid research. You\\u2019ll hear the best method for ensuring that you take frequent breaks to keep your mind fresh. You\\u2019ll learn how the one tool you use every single day can become your firewall against unwanted meetings and visitors. Plus, our producers surprised us a pop quiz about our own favorite productivity hacks. It was a ton of fun! After you listen, we hope you\\u2019ll choose at least one or two of these simple hacks and start using them today. You\\u2019ll be amazed at how it will boost your productivity. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Books Rework by Jason Fried and David Hannson When by Daniel Pink Deep Work by Cal Newport Platform by Michael Hyatt Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Digital Resources Gail Hyatt\\u2019s Spotify Playlists to Improve Focus Classical Music for Studying, Writing and ConcentrationWriting and Concentration Film Scores for Studying, Writing and Concentration Soundtracks, Film Scores, for Studying, Writing and Concentration Freedom app Focus at Will site Focus Booster Pomodoro app Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you a Lead to Win subscriber? If not, you\\u2019re missing a major opportunity to get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don\\u2019t miss a single episode! Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen. If you need help, click here now for simple instructions. And if you\\u2019re really loving the show, we\\u2019d be super-grateful if you\\u2019d also leave a review on iTunes. That\\u2019ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we\\u2019d love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review.\\n\\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.'