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Why Managing Your Attention Matters to Your Productivity (And How Can You Tackle It)

As a writer, I’ve always had to manage my time, my energy and my attention. Of these three, I believe the only one you have control over is your attention. The passage of time is out of your control, and...

By Courtney Apps • Jul 2017

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