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444. The Lies That Mislead and Derail Us

The ONE Thing

CHAPTER

The Deception of Multitasking

The chapter delves into the deception of multitasking, emphasizing the detrimental effects it has on productivity. It stresses the importance of focusing on one task at a time and building barriers, such as 'bunkers', to prevent distractions in a world designed to draw attention away. The discussion underscores the significant loss of productivity that occurs when attention is fragmented through multitasking and the necessity of safeguarding valuable time and attention.

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