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The massive sign of the once-proud Sun Microsystems at 1 Hacker Way, in  Silicon Valley. Source: Business Insider

Idea in Brief

[Added June 6, 2023] D, you need to make the Idea in Brief accomplish two things. First, it should be a super-succinct version of the core message and the main story that illustrates it. Second, while instantly conveying the core Level 2 principle or message, it must nonetheless contain elements that make the reader want to read the whole article. For example, depicting an irrestibly intriguing aspect of the STORY or its main character … or perhaps by creating a curiosity gap or info gap. 

Introduction  

[June 6, 2023]: THIS is where you want to have a great opening sentence that hooks. Since this is the body of the article, the opening sentence here can be in a variety of forms, from the sweeping statement … to the classic concrete-facts-focused opening of a story. 

Generally, this is going to be some variation of the opening lines of a story.

Article Main Heading 1 [H Level=H2]]

In this first main substantive section of the body and since you already have a Main Heading, the opening here should get straight to the point. At this stage, typicaly, you are still focused on the core story that you’re using to illustrate the overall core message.

1. Sub-heading 1 – State the basic point; use pcmf if possible. 

[Body section 1, First Subhead / Sub-topic [second-level subheading in Body of Text][=H3]  WDaniel … what you are doing well here and must continue to do is maintain a very consistent style and format. The more you can maintain a very consistent and elegant look, the more a user will be able to read and absorb the content easily.

2. Sub-heading 2 – [=H3]

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3. Sub-heading 3 [Try to keep them short] 

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4. Sub-heading 4 – eg., Mistake #4

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Article Main Heading 2 [=H2]

The environment you work in has a major impact on how well you pay attention. The obvious first step is make sure your work environment is free from distractions. The science goes much further though. Just about everything in your environment either inspires learning or can be a distraction that diverts your attention. ((See for example: Llorens-Gámez, Mar, Juan Luis Higuera-Trujillo, Carla Sentieri Omarrementeria, and Carmen Llinares. “The Impact of the Design of Learning Spaces on Attention and Memory from a Neuroarchitectural Approach: A Systematic Review.” Frontiers of Architectural Research, December 31, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2021.12.002.))

Body Sub-subhead 1 [second-level subheading in Body of Text][=H3]

Social Motivation | Social Influence. This should be point 5] It would be great if you could get these sources of all the Top Methods … appearing readily to the right.  ((What’s clear to me now is that the ‘prime directive’ needs to be to teach … and that means offering FURTHER sources and references. ))

Distinguish Learning vs Performance Goals. Set both. Most people don’t. The industrial model of education conditioned everyone to focus solely on performance goals (think grades and test scores). Learn how to set specific learning goals — not just in school but all through your career. This builds a whole new level of motivation, and motivation sustains attention. ((National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. How People Learn II: Learners, Contexts, and Cultures. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2018. https://doi.org/10.17226/24783.))

Body Sub-subhead 2 [second-level subheading in Body of Text][=H3]. [Test to see what longer H3 Subheading looks like in TOC]

[previous text: … for example … when you get to Feedback … you should absolutely build into the references cites and notes to the insights re the Cognitive Biases … and how FEEDBACK is a core part of our ‘Weapons of Mass BS Detection.’ [Previous footnote: This for example would be a footnote that could refer to your other Articles on the ‘Weapons of Mass BS Detection.’]

Proper Workflow and External System. Science shows there are different types of Attention. Your Workflow should be designed so a given task focuses on the kind of attention needed for that task. For example, when you’re writing, write don’t edit. Editing requires a very different type of attention. ((See for example: … possible cite to Ahrens.))

Article Main Heading 3

These methods tap into momentum motivation. Call it the ‘Just Get Started’ rule of focus. ((See for example: [cite a paper that shows the science behind the Pomodoro Technique.))

[AMH 4] The Simple Shift that Will Avoid these Mistakes 

Good news here: not all attention is focused attention. In fact, you need to get good at doing the opposite of focused attention: relax! Take breaks. This shifts your brain’s attention to your subconscious mind, which is always working on something. Tap into it often. ((See for example: cite a study … possibly cite Barbara Oakley here.))

It’s a myth that there’s just one source of motivation. The top proven sources are: purpose motivation — having a clear why; flow motivation — being in a state of flow; and progress motivation — tracking and seeing your progress. Make sure your external system supports all of these. ((See for example:  …))