Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3222: Laura Stack explains how true focus demands more than willpower, it requires reflective thinking, the metacognitive skill of analyzing your thoughts to improve productivity and decision-making. By regularly stepping back to evaluate systems and habits, professionals can streamline their work, limit distractions, and sharpen their ability to act decisively under pressure. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/07/focus-and-the-role-of-reflective-thinking/ Quotes to ponder: "No matter how hard you work, if you can’t maintain a tight focus on the key activities that directly affect your organization’s success, you’ll never perform up to par." "Long-term success requires you to occasionally step back and look at the big picture so you can then hone in on the 'problem children' in your workflow." "Reflective thinking represents a process of learning from experience." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
