There is time enough for everything, in the course of the day, if you do but one thing at once; but there is not time enough in the year, if you will do two things at a time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Focus on one task at a time to maximize efficiency.
- In plain terms
- Do one thing well instead of many things poorly.
- What can you take from it?
- Single tasking saves time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you multitasking too much?
Another view
Some tasks require parallel handling.
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