He has the attention span of a bolt of lightning.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This describes someone who cannot focus for any length of time.
- In plain terms
- He loses interest very quickly.
- What can you take from it?
- Short attention spans limit deep engagement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you manage distractions?
- Can short attention be an asset?
Another view
Sometimes rapid focus shifts are useful.
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