Here’s some ancient wisdom:
“To do two things at once is to do neither.” – Publius Syrus
And some modern “validation:”
People confuse “rapid-switching” with multi-tasking [NPR article]
And Peter Bregman explains that trying to multi-task makes us less-smart, less-productive and less-competent [HBR Blogs]
I’m convinced (of course I already knew that trying to multi-task was wasteful (and impossible . . . )), how about you?
This is a post from a mentor of mine that I had to share. I don’t gamble because I don’t want to start thinking I can get something for nothing – everything is earned. Here is Steve’s post in its entirety: The whole concept of the lottery is based on what Gandhi insisted was one…
I am reading a great book by Ronald and Mary Hulnick, “Loyalty to Your Soul” and have to share something I read: “How we relate to an issue is the issue.” This is such a powerful idea. “Issues” are happening all the time. How we decide to interact with them makes all the difference. When we…
I watched this story on ESPN (watch the video, go ahead… it’s amazing) and was moved. “Moved” really doesn’t cover it though. Matt’s story penetrated to my core and helped me ask myself what am I allowing to get in my way. When I was real with myself about the things that I let stop me,…
Aren’t desires bad? Don’t desires lead to suffering? Isn’t that what Buddha would say? If I recall, Buddha would say that cravings and attachments lead to suffering. Desires are a natural part of life. Properly understood* desires are healthy. Authentic** desires are healthy. * * * * To properly understand your desires you must know yourself,…
“It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it.” – John Steinbeck I know a thing or two about computers and I laugh (a bit, inside… ) when people chafe at the magic of the computer reboot. They howl (not…
Every calamity is a spur and a valuable hint. – Emerson In every experience there are two questions one can ask: #1 – Is there a lesson in this? #2 – What’s the lesson in this? Just asking Question One is a great step. A wonderful sign of willingness. Asking Question Two is what all happy,…