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The Power of Attention and Focus
17:47 - 18:59 (01:12)
Our minds become a reflex reaction to what we engage with, which is why we attract more of the things we engage with, whether it's positive or negative. Social media algorithms work the same way, feeding us more of what we engage with.
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