Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom)

The mind is bigger than consciousness. Probably 90% of what your brain does you're not aware of. It's like managing your body. It's perceiving things in your environment you're not attending to. We should remember that brains exist to keep bodies alive, not the other way around.

Hey everyone, welcome back to On Purpose. Today's guest is someone that I've wanted in the seat for such A long time. I just found out that I missed out on him last time by a year because on purpose launched in 2019 and his book that I loved came out in 2018. I'm speaking about the one, the only, Michael Pollan, an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, known for reshaping how we think about food, nature, and how we experience the world around us.

In his new book, A World Appears, he explores consciousness, how perception, awareness, and attention shape the reality we live in. If you feel like you're living on autopilot and want to live with greater intention, this conversation will help you slow down, see more clearly, and reconnect with what truly matters. Please welcome to On Purpose Michael Pollan. Michael, it's great to have you here.

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