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Are you able to
concentrate when you want, on what you want, for as long as you want?
Take this brief quiz to find out if your ability to focus is helping or
hurting your ability to get work done.
Please answer these questions
and add up your score. (Score 0 for Never, 1 for Seldom,
2-3 for Sometimes, 4 for Frequently, and 5 for All the time)
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Never - Sometimes - Always |
1.
Does your mind have a mind of its own?
Do you tell it what to do and it ignores you? |
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Are you easily distracted by your surroundings? |
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3.
If you're interrupted, do you find it difficult to
regain your mental momentum? |
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4.
Do you find it hard to pay attention when
you're bored, uninterested, or tired? |
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5.
Do you frequently forget names, where you
put your keys, or where you parked your car? |
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6.
Do you lose your train of thought when
switching from project to project?
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7. Do
you find yourself preoccupied when
playing sports or participating in hobbies? |
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8.
Is it hard for you to have peace of mind
because you keep thinking about problems? |
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9.
Do you sometimes feel you have ADD
because your mind flits from one thing to another? |
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10. Do
you have a tough time listening because
your mind wanders or races ahead? |
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Total
Points: ______ |
Scoring:
Please
add up your score.
Score 1 - 15. Congratulations! You have excellent powers of
concentration. You are able to give your mind an order and have it
obey. You are able to focus on what you want, when you want, for as
long as you want.
Score 16 - 30. Your ability to focus helps you in some
circumstances, however your inability to focus hampers your
effectiveness in other areas. You could improve your performance on and
off the job by training your brain to do what you tell it to do.
Score 31-50. Your mind is your worst enemy. Your inability to
pay attention is compromising your performance and your relationships.
Make it a priority to learn the skill of concentration to increase
productivity in all areas of your life. 
Find out for yourself why best-selling author
Stephen R. Covey
(7 Habits of Highly Effective People) recommended Sam's book by
saying, " Fascinating, thought-provoking, and motivating.
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