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“If you are doing mindfulness meditation, you are doing it with your ability to attend to the moment.” quote by Daniel Goleman
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“If you are doing mindfulness meditation, you are doing it with your ability to attend to the moment.”

Daniel Goleman

About This Quote

Source Book: Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence, 2013

Mindfulness requires directing attention to the present moment.

In simple terms: Mindfulness is present‑moment attention.

Key Takeaway

Practice focused attention daily.

Themes

mindfulness attention presence

Mood

calm focused

Type

instructional motivational

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • work focus
  • stress reduction

Key Concepts

cognitive science neuroscience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices improve your focus?
  • How do you handle wandering thoughts?
A Different Perspective

Distractions hinder sustained attention.

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