Concentration while everyone around is on the phone

Hi everyone,

I just moved to the sell side. Ive been having trouble concentrating while everyone else at the office is on the phone talking to clients.

Apart from headphones do you have any other tips on how to mind my own business and read while the office is chaotic? Do you just focus on other activities (models, blogs etc.) until the office gets quiet? Maybe this is a better use of my time instead of trying to fight my environment.

Thanks!

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