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The Importance of Focus Instructional VideoThe Importance of Focus Instructional Video
Publisher
TED-Ed
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Media Length
5:56
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Year
2013
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The Importance of Focus

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Focus is essential to successful individuals. Learn from the comments of several renowned figures, from Google co-founder Larry Page to filmmaker James Cameron, who attribute their success to their ability to concentrate, eliminate distractions, practice, and maintain single-minded focus. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

career skills, concentration, perseverance, motivation

Additional Tags

motivation, career skills, concentration, perserverance, social studies

Pros

  • Includes wide range of modern, successful individuals
  • Conveys valuable skills for building a diligent work ethic

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3

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