"According to USA today, the average length of an attention span of a man in America is 23 minutes"
- Robert Fripp
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Fripp highlights the findings of a research study performed by USA Today relating to the attention span of men in America. The study exposes that on average, men in America have an attention span of 23 minutes. This means that they are able to focus and concentrate on a particular task or activity for a duration of 23 minutes before their attention starts to subside. This info sheds light on the importance of time management and the need to break jobs into smaller, more workable portions in order to maintain productivity and performance. It likewise raises concerns about the effect of innovation and other interruptions on our capability to keep focus for extended time periods.
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