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How Attention Helps Us To Succeed

The bestselling author of "Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence" explores how attention and cognitive control contributes to success in life.

By Daniel Goleman | January 2014 | TRT 4:54

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Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., is the author of the bestsellers Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, and Focus: The Hidden Driver of…

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