I don’t know about you, but I struggle to filter input. Especially when attempting to create.

At time, it’s easier to be distracted rather than focus. Yet, if I want to achieve a goal, I have to get into the zone where I can be creative.

One thing I enjoy is music. But it’s a specific type of music. For me, I find I can filter out distractions when I’m listening to electronic dance music (EDM).

I can sense your skepticism. EDM is probably not your thing. That’s OK with me as this post is not about EDM.

This post is about the formula.

(creation + input) x (output + outcome) = goal

Insert EDM themed photo here

For Focus, Filter Input

For me, there are so many things that can distract my creative flow. I don’t know about you, but it’s probably similar.

The needs of my family. The tasks at work. The challenges of my teams.

It can get overwhelming. Frustration can set in. And yet, there are ways to wrangle the distractions.

Our brains do it automatically. We’re unable to consciously manage the amount of information radiated around us.