Has my attention been harvested?

The Greatest Salesman in the World helped lift my spirits today. I still did not sleep well, but I slept better than yesterday. I also found a new way to reach customers, which brought fresh opportunities. By the end of the morning I had exceeded my target. Before each day’s work I feel reluctant, yet when I begin, a path gradually opens.

Near the end of work, my phone was about to die. I put it in my pocket and paid attention to the street instead. Within a few minutes I noticed a barbecue place I had passed countless times. It served Asahi and Kirin beer, both of which I like 🍺. I also spotted an Asahi called Black Gold, priced about three-quarters higher than the regular one. I wonder whether it tastes that much better.

Leaving that shop, I noticed a cool little bar next door. It had no dice games, but it did offer pricey burgers and mixed drinks.

I also noticed several new cafés tucked into different corners of the shopping district. They were small but stylish. Why are so many young people chatting in cafés during working hours, I wondered. Do they run online shops? Are they unemployed, or taking a day off?

Details I usually ignore became obvious as soon as I looked up from my phone. Has the phone been taking my attention, or have I become better at noticing?

I think I know the answer. The harder part is what to choose.