# 4083: A Minimalist Productivity System For Improving Your Attention Span by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch

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Podcast: [Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043)
Published: 2026-07-13T07:00:00+00:00
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