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Tips for Improving Focus and Concentration
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The speaker recommends using behavioral tools, nutrition, and supplementation to improve focus and concentration, rather than powerful prescription drugs designed for ADHD and narcolepsy. It’s important to train up neural circuits through these methods to best serve mental and physical goals.
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