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Multitasking

Multitasking

Nobody can truly do two things simultaneously and well. It makes us slower and less efficient.

This is because what we think of as multitasking is often just really fast toggling between one task and another. And ultimately, all we end up doing is wasting time.

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Routines are boring, but efficient. I love them because of it.

Everyone is vulnerable to wasting time. The good news is that once you’ve pinpointed the culprit, you can take steps to avoid it.

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How To Stop Wasting Time

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