Derek, the Dragon of Distraction that is

Derek the Dragon of Distraction

Focus is all about staying clear of Distraction, and it can be all too easy to forget or simply not notice that you’re getting distracted.  It’s useful to have something to remind you about the dangers of distraction – something that will help you stay self-aware and conscious of when you are starting to be distracted.

A good tool for that might be an image that represents your objectives, the big goal you are really motivated by.  Or it might be something that reminds you of the sort of things that can lead you astray, or just warns you off.

Enter Derek.  He sits above my desk, growling down at me whenever I find myself drifting away from my Focus.  He’s very effective, one glance upwards, I see his frown and I catch myself and get back on track.

We found him in the Oxfam shop, just a few quid, and I can see myself getting a lot of value from him over years to come!

What would dissuade *you* from distraction?