There are five levels of attention that every student should master for academic success. They go from the most basic to the most demanding types of focus, and each one helps you get better results. A lot of people blame social media and technology for our declining attention spans, but the truth is, most of us are simply operating at the wrong level of attention. This can feel like you’re losing control of your own mind and make it seem impossible to reach your goals and be successful.
I’ve written 10 pages of excellent essays in 4 hours before, and I’ve also written 2 pages of nonsense essay in the same amount of time. The only difference is how much attention I was paying. For me, mastering focus was the key to how I managed to get top results at an Ivy League school while still having a social life and getting enough sleep. Learning how to control your attention and brain is one of the most helpful study tips for achieving everything.
If you want to take control of your mind, the first step is simple: finish watching this video. By the end, you’ll be able to identify which level of attention you’re currently using, recognize your mistakes, and know exactly how to stay focused, study more effectively, and achieve your goals. In this video, I will first talk about mindset first, then cover exactly what the 5 levels of attention are and how to improve them. Let’s just get into it.