Those that do multitask the most are the worst at it.
Productivity is defined as, “having the power to produce.” By that definition, multitasking is the opposite of productivity because you are more prone to distractions and have less power to produce what you need to produce.
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Forget about multitasking and, instead, focus on one task at a time. That way, you'll produce higher quality work.
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