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The Scientific Argument for Mastering One Thing at a Time
Focusing intensely on a small number of tasks, waiting to finish each before bringing on something new, is objectively a much better way to use our brains to produce valuable output.
Cal Newport • Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
This is why it’s so vital to take one idea and make it your life. As human beings, we have a finite amount of time to live. If we truly want to achieve something meaningful, then we must use our finite time constructively and back that one idea to the end. It doesn’t matter whether we want to be a great golfer, musician, concert pianist or city bui
... See moreKaren McCreadie • Stop Not Till the Goal Is Reached
MINUTE RULE5 Even when you know you should start small, it’s easy to start too big. When you dream about making a change, excitement inevitably takes over and you end up trying to do too much too soon. The most effective way I know to counteract this tendency is to use the Two-Minute Rule, which states, “When you start a new habit, it should take l
... See moreJames Clear • Atomic Habits: the life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller
Finding Your Anchor Task
Doing more things does not drive faster or better results. Doing better things drives better results. Even more accurately, doing one thing as best you can drives better results.
Mastery requires focus and consistency.
I haven’t mastered the art of focus and concentration yet, but I’m working on it. One of the major improveme... See more
Doing more things does not drive faster or better results. Doing better things drives better results. Even more accurately, doing one thing as best you can drives better results.
Mastery requires focus and consistency.
I haven’t mastered the art of focus and concentration yet, but I’m working on it. One of the major improveme... See more
James Clear • The Myth of Multitasking: Why Fewer Priorities Leads to Better Work
“You’ll probably surprise yourself with what you can accomplish—if you’re focused on one thing.
You’ll probably frustrate yourself with what you fail to accomplish—if you’re doing 5 or 7 or 10 things.
Nobody performs well when stretched in a half dozen directions.”
You’ll probably frustrate yourself with what you fail to accomplish—if you’re doing 5 or 7 or 10 things.
Nobody performs well when stretched in a half dozen directions.”
3-2-1: When to be patient, why we procrastinate, and the importance of early attempts
focusing on one primary task makes action much more realistic—one simple, positive change builds momentum and primes you for the next success.