Multitasking Myth
14th Nov. 2005
Graphic and thread courtesy of Tim Morgan
"Although there have been plenty of studies to show otherwise, the belief that multitasking will let us get more done continues. Our brains can't do even two independent things that require conscious thought, especially if those two things involve different goals.
If you want to get more done, be mindful. If you want to have more time, be mindful. Mindful means one thing at a time."
Read more at Creating Passionate Users: Your brain on multitasking and listen to more at 43F Podcast: The Myth of Multi-tasking.
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Joe Chang
18th Nov. 2005
that picture is so true...
if i am focused on doing something, i finish it in a reasonable amount of time.
if i start reading people's blogs while doing something, i never get my job done... just like now!