The Attention Compass

How to Stay Centered When Everything Falls Apart

  How to Stay Centered When Everything Falls Apart Posted by Eric Wilson The call came at 2:17 PM on a Tuesday. “We’re going to have to let you go, effective immediately.” The words hit like a physical blow, but what followed was worse—the cascade of thoughts that began instantly: How will I pay the […]

The Three Brain Solution to Information Overload

  The Three Brain Solution to Information Overload Posted by Eric Wilson  Maria stares at her computer screen at 4:47 PM, feeling like her head might explode. She’s processed 247 emails today, attended four virtual meetings, reviewed two strategic documents, responded to countless Slack messages, and attempted to make progress on three different projects. Her […]

The Hidden Cost of Scattered Attention in the Workplace

The Hidden Cost of Scattered Attention in the Workplace Posted by Eric Wilson | May 31, 2025 Sarah sits at her desk, laptop open, three browser tabs active, phone buzzing with notifications, while simultaneously trying to finish a quarterly report, respond to Slack messages, and listen to a conference call on mute. Sound familiar? By […]

From Weatherman to Wisdom: Why I Left Television to Teach Attention

Posted by Eric Wilson | May 30, 2025 There’s a peculiar irony in spending your career predicting storms while being completely blind to the tempest brewing in your own life. For over two decades, I stood in front of green screens, pointing confidently at cold fronts and pressure systems, helping viewers prepare for whatever weather […]