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Lifescale

How to Live a More Creative, Productive, and Happy Life

Brian Solis

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Lifescale
The Distraction Epidemic+
Attention Hacking+
Fostering Creativity+
Meaning & Purpose+
Mindfulness & Positivity+
Deep Work & Flow+

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Question 1 of 9
Why do social media notifications effectively capture our attention, according to the text?
  • A. They use bright colors that stimulate the optic nerve.
  • B. They play on our hardwired human need for social reciprocity.
  • C. They create a false sense of urgency through countdown timers.
  • D. They release higher levels of adrenaline than real-world interactions.
Question 2 of 9
According to the author, what is the underlying cause of procrastination?
  • A. A lack of proper time management skills.
  • B. An inherent laziness or lack of motivation.
  • C. The desire to avoid unpleasant feelings, such as anxiety about one's skills.
  • D. Having too many overlapping deadlines.
Question 3 of 9
Why does the author recommend scheduling your most demanding tasks in the morning?
  • A. Studies show the brain physically shrinks as the day passes.
  • B. Coworkers are less likely to interrupt you before 10:00 AM.
  • C. Caffeine levels peak in the bloodstream during the early morning.
  • D. The morning light stimulates the creative centers of the brain.
Question 4 of 9
What does the author mean by 'creativity with a lowercase c'?
  • A. The ability to produce artistic masterpieces and great music.
  • B. A type of creativity that encourages critical thinking, learning, and everyday problem-solving.
  • C. The natural, uninhibited creativity found exclusively in young children.
  • D. A minor hobby that serves only to distract from work stress.
Question 5 of 9
How does the author suggest you begin the process of identifying your personal values?
  • A. By taking a standardized personality test.
  • B. By asking your closest friends what they think your strengths are.
  • C. By analyzing the happiest and most challenging experiences of your life.
  • D. By copying the values of people you admire most.
Question 6 of 9
What is a practical method suggested in the text to switch your mind off 'autopilot' and heighten your mindfulness?
  • A. Drinking a glass of cold water every hour.
  • B. Changing up your daily habits, like writing with your nondominant hand.
  • C. Listening to classical music while working.
  • D. Taking a 20-minute nap every afternoon.
Question 7 of 9
In the context of lifescaling, what must you do before you can truly define success for yourself?
  • A. Achieve financial independence.
  • B. Identify your 'baggage' and let go of society's and other people's definitions of success.
  • C. Complete a vision board with precise timelines.
  • D. Master the Pomodoro Technique.
Question 8 of 9
Why is it psychologically difficult for humans to naturally maintain a positive mindset?
  • A. The brain naturally highlights the negative as an early survival instinct to escape danger.
  • B. Modern society conditions us to expect failure.
  • C. Positive thinking requires more caloric energy than negative thinking.
  • D. The human brain lacks the neural pathways to sustain long-term optimism.
Question 9 of 9
What happens when you repeatedly engage in deep work sessions over time?
  • A. You eventually eliminate the need to take breaks.
  • B. You begin to reach a state of 'flow' where you don't notice distractions or passing time.
  • C. You no longer need to rely on your personal values to find meaning.
  • D. Your brain physically expands to accommodate new information.

Lifescale — Full Chapter Overview

Lifescale Summary & Overview

Lifescale (2019) addresses the modern struggle to stay focused in a world designed to distract you. It offers practical solutions for increasing your productivity while contending with a shortened attention span. It also outlines ways of identifying meaning, values, and goals that will propel you forward.

Who Should Listen to Lifescale?

  • Technophiles looking to better control their use of social media and technology
  • Employees striving for improved focus and productivity
  • Ambitious professionals interested in redefining their goals and purpose

About the Author: Brian Solis

Brian Solis is a world-renowned digital analyst and speaker. He’s spent close to 30 years studying technology’s impact on both society and business and has helped top start-ups and brands develop digital transformation and innovation strategies. Solis is the author of eight best sellers, including What’s the Future of Business and The End of Business as Usual.

 

©Brian Solis: Lifescale copyright 2019, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Used by permission of John Wiley & Sons Inc. and shall not be made available to any unauthorized third parties.

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