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Abel James Show

Will Henshall: Transform Distraction into Peak Focus with Functional Music

Abel James Show

Abel James Bascom

Mental Health, Business, Entrepreneurship, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Nutrition

4.62.6K Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Do you find yourself more distracted than ever?

You’re not alone. In the rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus is a rare superpower… 

But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable skill in our increasingly distracted world.

Today, we're exploring the extraordinary work of Will Henshall - a guy who doesn't just create music, but deconstructs how sound interacts with our neurological operating system. Will is a musician, inventor, and entrepreneur who went from writing global #1 hit songs to reverse-engineering human focus like it's a complex guitar solo. 

It's not about talent. It's about seeing the world from a unique and different perspective - and having the guts to build something when everyone else says it can't be done. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:
  • Why different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain concentration, especially if you have ADHD
  • How to choose music to aid focus, flow, and productivity based on your brain type
  • Why AI and generative art can't replicate the emotional power of live human creativity and performance
  • And much more…
Abel James explores the fascinating intersection of music, technology, and entrepreneurship with guest Will Henshall. Will, a musician turned inventor, shares his journey from writing global hit songs with the band London Beat to founding Focus at Will, a music streaming service designed to enhance concentration. The conversation delves into the science of human attention, the role of music in productivity, and how different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain focus. Will also discusses the entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing the importance of seeing opportunities where others see obstacles and the relentless pursuit of one's purpose.

The discussion further explores the impact of AI on creativity, the irreplaceable emotional power of live human performance, and the potential renaissance of live music in a digital age. Will shares insights into his work with the METAL MEN group, highlighting the value of community and collaboration among like-minded individuals. The episode offers a rich tapestry of ideas on how music and technology can be harnessed to improve focus and productivity, while also celebrating the timeless magic of human creativity and connection.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey folks, this is Abel James, and thanks so much for joining us on the show.

0:04.8

Do you find yourself more distracted than ever?

0:07.6

You're not alone.

0:08.8

In today's rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus

0:14.8

is a rare superpower.

0:16.7

But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable

0:21.4

skill set in our increasingly distracted world.

0:25.1

Today we're exploring the extraordinary work of Will Henschel, a guy who doesn't just create

0:29.9

music but deconstructs how sound interacts with our neurological operating system.

0:35.6

Will is a musician, inventor, and entrepreneur who went from writing

0:39.1

global number one hit songs to reverse engineering human focus like it's a complex guitar solo.

0:45.5

So what happens when a rock star decides that brain science is more interesting than guitar riffs?

0:51.1

How does a musician become the inventor who helps millions of people concentrate?

0:55.6

And what secret sauce turns creative chaos into entrepreneurial magic? Like many of us, Will describes

1:01.9

himself as unemployable. But to Will, that can actually be an advantage. Being unemployable

1:07.9

means seeing opportunities where others see obstacles, whether in music, technology, or business.

1:13.6

Successful entrepreneurs don't get everything right, but they're relentless.

1:17.6

They keep adapting and moving forward.

1:19.6

It's not about talent, it's about seeing the world from a unique and different perspective,

1:24.6

and having the guts to build something when everyone else says that it can't be done.

1:29.5

Before we get to the interview, please take a quick moment to make sure that you're subscribed to this show wherever you listen to your podcasts.

1:36.1

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