Sheepdog Skill: Attention Control

Sheepdog Skill: Attention Control

July 7, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 571

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Mark Divine discusses the importance of attention control in a chaotic world and its impact on productivity.

What is your most valuable resource in a chaotic world? In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the seventh core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Attention Control. Discover how to protect your cognitive bandwidth in a modern "attention economy" designed to hijack your focus, and learn why multitasking is actually a highly inefficient myth that drains up to 40% of your productivity. Mark shares a gripping personal story from day five...

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