What’s that you were saying? Nope, I wasn’t listening because I am basically tethered to my phone and constantly distracted by a million things going on around me. Being present is definitely difficult in this media age, and the remedy might be to sit in the lovely garden of Warby Parker, while author Rob Walker talks about his new book, “The Art of Noticing,” in a Books Are Magic event. This illustrated book has 131 exercises to help a reader “become a clearer thinker, a better listener, a more creative workplace colleague and finally, to rediscover your sense of passion and to notice what really matters to you.” In a discussion with Melissa Kirsch, the editor-in-chief of Lifehacker and author of The Girl’s Guide, it’s possible that we all could learn something. It’s free to attend, but the information may be invaluable.
