The 23-Minute Rule That Explains Why You Can’t Focus Why “Quick Questions” Are Destroying Your Day The Math Behind Your Lost Productivity The Science Behind Why You Can’t Refocus The Hidden Cost of Being Available The Real Price of Distraction Why

The biggest problem isn’t lack of effort. It’s attention fragmentation. According to research, after a single interruption, it takes about 23 minutes to fully regain focus. :contentReference[oaicite:6]index=6 This insight sits at the core of the book.