Books like Focus by Daniel Coleman
Psychologist and journalist Daniel Coleman explores the science of attention and its many forms. Using cases from competitive sports, education, the arts, and business, he shows how high achievers harness focus to reach their goals and why attention is a critical skill for leadership and personal development.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Daniel Coleman
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