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…a growing stack of research is showing that playing video games can sharpen many of the skills that are vital in the Conceptual Age.

As our attentional skills are squandered, we are plunging into a culture of mistrust, skimming, and a dehumanizing merging between man and machine.

…without strong skills of attention, we are buffeted by the world and hindered in our capacity to grow and even to enjoy life.

The possibility of clinging to the surface of life has always existed. And yet in honing the art of skimming across infinite texts are we losing the hard-fought skill of delving beneath the surface?

…in reality, self-control is a complex and fascinating concept that is central to fostering the reflective thinking skills and deep engagement in learning that are so needed, individually and collectively, in the digital age.

…our ability to sustain the memory of a skill… over time and distance and then replicate the behavior for one’s own purposes, is a crucial and uniquely human capacity.

…fueling self-management is yet another way that our attentional skills allow us to live in an astoundingly complex world without falling constant prey to distraction.

…public speaking is a leadership skill. Being able to communicate your own excitement is a powerful way to engage the people who work for and with you, and to infect them with energy and a sense of purpose.

Loss of sleep hurts attention, executive function, working memory, mood, quantitative skills, logical reasoning, and even motor dexterity.

…no matter what your training, no matter what your skills, no matter what area you’re in, you are your most important commodity. The most valuable gift you have to offer is you.