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Self-consciousness interferes with the ability to perform any complex task.
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037 |
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Unlike computers, we’re hardwired to undertake tasks sequentially. Our brains are incapable of paying attention to two separate things at the same time.
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182 |
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The more attention required for a given task, the less that’s available for another and the longer it takes to shift from one focus of attention to another.
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183 |
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Once we’re distracted by something new, we often forget about the original task.
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186 |
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The ultimate consequence of juggling many tasks is not superficiality but rather overload.
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186 |
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To do anything well requires knowing what it is that you’re doing, and you can only know what you’re really doing by making the process conscious – reflecting on yourself, reflecting on the task, and coming to a resolution.
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113 |
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Although fear can be explained away, it’s far more effective to replace it. With what? Competence. With training. With tasks. With a job that needs to be done.
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101 |
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Sometimes the career path you’ve chosen requires doing a few tasks you don’t want to do. News flash: there is a part of every job that sucks.
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085 |
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Knowing what you want is not only a job-hunting tactic, it’s a necessary life skill.
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103 |
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One way to keep yourself from procrastinating on your breakthrough is to complete the most intimidating task on your mind as quickly as possible.
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135 |
