So don 't allow side issues to become distractions . "

所以，不要被次要问题分心。”

Avoid multitasking if you can , and shut out interruptions and distractions as much as possible .

尽可能不要同时处理多项任务，避免干扰和分心。

What can we do to fight distractions and reduce stress ?

我们可以做些什么来解决工作分心的问题并缓解压力呢？

Is it easier or harder to acquire new skills given all the resources ( and distractions ) that exist today ?

拥有了现今存在的一切资源（当然还有那些眼花缭乱的娱乐消遣），我们获取新技能是更简单还是更艰难了？

You may not be able to remove that many possible distractions when and where you work .

也不太可能将许多干扰从你工作的时候和地点中移除。