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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

  • project work
  • study
  • planning

Putting it to work

  • prioritize tasks
  • eliminate distractions

Questions to consider

  • Are you multitasking too much?

Another view

Some tasks require parallel handling.

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