A thought —
What if distractions were actually a necessary component of focusing?
In terms of an “opponent”theory — distractions and focusing are enemies. But if you desire to increase your focus, you must also increase your dose of distractions.
Why I’m more focused and productive in coffee shops
Coffee shops are rife with distractions. But perhaps the distractions are a necessary component of being able to “focus”.
What are good distractions?
The dosage of distraction is essential here. Too much distraction (100%) will lead to inability to focus. However if the distraction level is around 60%, perhaps this can aid our focus.
Like coffee, medicine, water, and almost everything in life — the “dosage is the poison”.
2 cups of coffee in the morning are good to get you going. 20 cups of coffee in the morning certainly be bad.
1 Tylenol to get rid of your headache is good, but 10 pills might harm your liver.
Thus the question is this:
What is the minimum dose required to maximize your ability to do [X]?
