Campbell describes unifying themes in heroic literature and entertainment. My point was that we 'fight' as a team. Metaphorically, the team embarks on the season's heroic journey.
I notice (with middle school players) that sometimes their attention wanders (probably the fascinating subject matter). How can we improve our players' listening and attention skills.
The highlights:
Listening is a HABIT
Clear your mind to focus on the here and now
Carve out a LOCATION for study
Beware DISTRACTIONS.
Get your REST. In "The Winner's Brain" the authors show the definitive relationship between rest, brain structure and function. I recommend the winning concepts (exercise, brain stimulation, proper diet, adequate sleep) but the distillate obviates reading the whole book.
Abbreviated article summary:
- Focus is a muscle: The more time you spend focusing, the better you will get.
- Clear your head: Got concerns? Write them down. Make a plan... then get to work.
- Location, location, location: Go where there are no distractions.
- Stop being reactive: Turn phone notifications off. No interruptions.
- Get your sleep: More sleep means better performance.
If you want to be a hero, then you have to pay attention.
