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601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?

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Skill Acquisition: Task-Specific Mastery

Skill acquisition is highly task-specific, meaning that expertise in one area does not readily translate to another. For instance, someone proficient in riding a bicycle may not necessarily excel in surfing, as the transfer of skills across different tasks is limited. This highlights the importance of deliberate practice in developing specific skills, rather than assuming a general ability can be broadly applied or inherited.

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