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7 Unconventional Insights To Level Up Your Productivity
Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal
Focus Fortifies Progress: One Task at a Time
The human brain is limited in its ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, struggling to switch back and forth between them due to the constraints of working memory and the planning motivational system. This neurological limitation can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed when faced with numerous tasks, causing a 'task freeze' where motivation diminishes as the brain cannot plan effectively for multiple activities. It suggests that individuals should concentrate on completing one task before moving to another, supporting a poll-based methodology in project management where a few ongoing tasks are prioritized and adjusted as necessary. This approach can enhance productivity and reduce psychological strain.
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