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Bird by Bird (Anne Lamott)


Seeing yourself in print is such an amazing concept: you can get so much attention without having to actually show up somewhere.
tags: attention



Linchpin (Seth Godin)


Public speaking involves three biological factors that work against us: we need to make an emotional connection, we are the focus of attention, and our perceptions are exposed to judgment.
page: 124
tags: emotion attention judgment

The pitfalls of monetizing the thing you love: 1. In order to monetize your work, you'll probably corrupt it, taking out the magic, in search of dollars; 2. Attention doesn't always equal significant cash flow. Do your art. But don't wreck your art if it doesn't lend itself to paying the bills. That would be a tragedy.
page: 227
tags: attention art work



Made to Stick (Chip Heath)


The most basic way to get someone's attention is to break a pattern. Humans adapt incredibly quickly to consistent patterns. Consistent sensory stimulation makes us tune out.
page: 64
tags: attention patterns adaptation simulation



Reality is Broken (Jane McGonigal)


Gamers practice shared concentration and synchronized engagement. They actively focus their attention on the game, and they agree to ignore everything else for as long as they're playing.
page: 269
tags: engagement attention