Or have you already distracted yourself by quickly checking your watch, e-mails, messages, Facebook stream, Twitter feed, etc?


Then well done, because a reader's mind typically wanders up to 40 per cent of the time when perusing a text. But what are the benefits of paying attention for sustained periods of time?


In this brilliantly argued book, Daniel Goleman show why the cornerstone of success in all areas of your life is your ability to FOCUS.