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May 2023
12m 2s

Multitasking is Slow You Down

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Multitasking is Slow You Down Wouldn’t it be great if you could create more time in your day without giving anything up?   The secret is how you prioritize the projects that are already on your plate. That requires a simple understanding: 1) Working on multiple products simultaneously only delays completing all the projects. 2) When you complete a product, n ... Show More
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