Multitasking was never a real thing. It was a smokescreen. Doing three tasks at once? Not possible to do them all well. A perfect illusion for the late 1980s and early 1990s, made popular in offices where people who looked the busiest were looked upon as doing something more important than those who saw no need to fake it.
This is a timely post, thank you. So many pearls of wisdom here. ATM I’m having a ‘strategic rest’ and from now on schedule them into my diary, whether it’s a day or a week.
Multitasking was never a real thing. It was a smokescreen. Doing three tasks at once? Not possible to do them all well. A perfect illusion for the late 1980s and early 1990s, made popular in offices where people who looked the busiest were looked upon as doing something more important than those who saw no need to fake it.
science is on your side, Russell
This is a timely post, thank you. So many pearls of wisdom here. ATM I’m having a ‘strategic rest’ and from now on schedule them into my diary, whether it’s a day or a week.
Or shorter! Regular rest breaks are also vital during the day🙏
Good article, Georgia. I particularly like the last quote—without trust, we have no true foundation for interactions of worth and promise.
As a famous architect who made light the "wow" of your many magnificent buildings, you would love the connection of light to everything that matters.
Not famous, but ever sincere.
Thank you for this thoughtful piece, Georgia! I'm so glad SLOWING resonated with you.