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Jul 2022
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Stop Multi-tasking, Try This Instead wit...

Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
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Do you find yourself multitasking more but getting less done? Take a moment and pay attention to what you’re doing right now. Do you have Slack open while you’re composing an email? Are you scrolling through social media while you’re listening to this episode? One of the most frequent questions I get asked is how do I maintain my focus in a world full of dis ... Show More
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