# Attention
Attention begins with orientation, continues with sustained focus and depends on our ability to handle distractions (cfr [[Distractions are everywhere]]) that could disrupt us.
Attention is a limited resource.
Ideal state: [[Flow]]
Attention can be:
- Directed (goal directed)
- Read the right resources & get others interested
- Internal drive
- Personal objectives
- Cognitive sciences
- Stimulated (stimulus-driven)
- External drive
- Stimulus
- Studied by marketing