Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Why MultiTasking Doesn't Work

A very interesting article from Lateral Action:

Mark McGuinness is a poet, creative coach and co-founder of Lateral Action.

"You wouldn’t drink and drive. But would you drink and write? Maybe a glass of wine could be just the thing to get you started on that poem to your sweetheart. How about a few beers before writing an important e-mail? Or a business proposal? Could you do with a shot of whisky before taking a phone call from a client? How about some Dutch courage before a big presentation?

"It sounds absurd when I put it like that. But did you know that there is strong research evidence that the popular working practice of multitasking can reduce your performance level to that of a drunk?"

Click Here for full article...

When you are walking, walk. When you are sitting, sit. ~ The Buddha
Always do one thing at a time, that of the present moment. ~ Gurdjieff
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3 comments:

  1. Thanks for the link Marilyn but please don't copy and paste entire articles - would you mind reducing it to a short extract?

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  2. Sure, Mark. I enjoy your articles a lot but will go back to my previous practice of a short blurb with a link. Thanks.

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