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Why Smart People Struggle With Focus

Why Smart People Struggle With Focus

Written by: Dr. Dipan Kumar Das PhD
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 Smart people are not failing because they lack intelligence. They are failing because their attention is under constant attack. In this episode, Dr. Dipan Kumar Das explains the science behind why highly intelligent, educated, and capable people struggle to focus in today’s world. You’ll learn how the brain processes attention, why overthinking reduces performance, and what modern work and technology are doing to your cognitive clarity. This episode combines neuroscience, learning science, and real-world career insight to help you think clearly, learn deeply, and work with purpose.Dr. Dipan Kumar Das, PhD Self-Help Success
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