For more than two decades psychologist & journalist Daniel Goleman has been scouting the leading edge of the human sciences for what's new surprising & important In Focus he delves into the science of attention in all its varieties presenting a long overdue discussion of this little-noticed & under-rated mental asset that matters enormously for how we navigate life Goleman boils down attention research into a three parts inner other & outer focus Goleman shows why high-achievers need all three kinds of focus as demonstrated by rich case studies from fields as diverse as competitive sports education the arts & business Those who excel rely on what Goleman calls Smart Practices such as mindfulness meditation focused preparation & recovery positive emotions & connections & mental 'prosthetics' that help them improve habits add new skills & sustain excellence Combining cutting-edge research with practical findings Focus reveals what distinguishes experts from amateurs & stars from average performers