You don't need more time—you need better systems. 

Your phone, email, and social media aren’t just tools anymore. They’re designed by PhDs to hijack your attention and monetize your anxiety.

But what if you had a system equally as powerful—one that defends your focus instead of fragmenting it?

That's exactly what the Focus Forcefield does. It creates four layers of protection around your attention:

• A mobile shield that turns your greatest distraction into an ally
• A desktop environment that promotes deep work
• A physical workspace that signals “it's time to focus”
• A mental framework that keeps you locked in

Best part? You can start building it today using tools you already have.

SUPERHUMAN SCORING

In every edition of System Sunday, I assess the featured system across three superhuman dimensions: impact, setup, and maintenance.

Unlike your typical review, I focus on factors that influence personal growth. Get to know the evaluation system.

Impact (9.5/10)

The average person spends 3+ hours daily on their phone—handing over 20% of their waking hours to attention-hacking algorithms.

Every day, I see people fighting an attention war against billion-dollar algorithms and a 24/7 news cycle that profits from outrage.

We don't need systems because we're failing—we need them because the game has fundamentally changed.

Traditional time management methods like to-do lists aren't enough anymore. It's like trying to stop a tidal wave with an umbrella.

But here's the good news: once you understand the game, you can start playing it on your own terms.

The solution isn't willpower—it's defense. Here's how to build yours:

Setup (8.5/10)

Step 1: Mobile Shield

Let’s start with your most frequent distraction—your phone.

• Turn on Airplane Mode or Do Not Disturb Mode for deep work blocks.
• Set grayscale display (it cuts average screentime by 50 mins daily).
• Block distracting apps with a tool like Opal.

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Step 2: Desktop Bunker

Your computer notifications can be just as distracting. Here’s how to stay in control.

• Silence Slack/Teams alerts; set an away message.
• Keep your desktop files orderly with a “To Process” folder.
• Use a tab manager like Workona to stay organized.

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Step 3: Physical Sanctuary

Your space shapes your focus—make it work for you.

• Designate a focus-only workspace (no Netflix zone).
• Run a 2-minute shutdown ritual to tidy your desk before leaving.
• Use noise-canceling headphones.

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Step 4: Mental Workspace

Time to dial in your mental game.

• Do 1-minute box breathing (4-4-4-4) to center your attention.
• Write your “Most Important Task” on a Post-it where you can’t miss it.
• Use the Pomodoro Technique (25 mins on, 5 mins off) for focused sprints.

Which of these 4 areas is your biggest focus killer? Start there.

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Maintenance (9.0/10)

Before each deep work session, run this 30-second checklist:

• Phone: DND mode on?
• Desktop: Notifications off?
• Space: Area cleared?
• Mind: Breath cycle done?

Distractions might still creep in. Don’t beat yourself up—just reboot your focus system and get back to work.

BRINGING IT HOME

Mark Twain once said, “When you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect.”

The majority is burnt out, overwhelmed, and reactive. Following their lead means accepting their results.

But you're building something different. A Focus Forcefield that turns your attention into your unfair advantage.

What if focus became your superpower?

All systems go,

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