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Think you’re a good multitasker? Know someone who thinks they are? Here’s your chance to put your skills to this test! In this video, I walk you through the multitasking exercise I share in my live keynote speeches and workshops.
Action Steps:
- Download the Multitasking Exercise example file here. http://DaveCrenshaw.com/multitasking-exercise.pdf
- In the first row, recopy the phrase Multitasking is worse than a lie. (Remember: Don’t start until Dave says “go!”)
- In the second row, write down the numbers 1 through 27; one number for every letter in the phrase
- Write down your finish time off to the side.
- Do the exercise again but this time, for every letter that you write in the third row, you’re going to write a number in the fourth row.
- Write down your finish time off to the side.
Principles to Learn:
- When you think you are multitasking, what you’re really doing is “switchtasking”—switching back and forth rapidly between two or more tasks.
- There are 3 consequences of multitasking:
- Tasks takes longer
- Mistakes increase
- Stress levels increase
Wish you had more time? What if you could uncover dozens of free hours every week, with just a few simple tweaks? Find freedom with a free copy of Dave’s guidebook, How to Get 10 Free Hours Every Week, by clicking here.
