Some common misconceptions about multitasking include the belief that it increases productivity, that it's an efficient way to get things done, and that everyone is capable of doing it effectively. In reality, multitasking often leads to decreased productivity due to divided attention and can result in more mistakes because our brains are not designed to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
This book divides work into two categories: 'Deep Work' and 'Shallow Work.' Shallow work is meetings...
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