Tools

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

Tools

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

TD

The Diary Of A CEO Cast

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The antidote to multitasking is monotasking, which can be achieved through time blocking, a technique that protects and strengthens the prefrontal cortex.

Video

The Mental Health Doctor: Your Phone Screen & Sitting Is Destroying Your Brain!

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The Mental Health Doctor: Your Phone Screen & Sitting Is Destroying Your Brain!

01/15/24

Related Takeaways

Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

The best productivity tip is to avoid multitasking; hyperfocus on your main tasks instead.

The Diary Of A CEO Cast

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Multitasking is a myth; only 2% of people can effectively multitask. What we actually do is task switching, which is detrimental to our brain.

Garry Tan

04/22/20

@ Garry Tan

Timeboxing helps you be mindful of how long to spend on any given problem, ensuring you don't waste time on unproductive efforts.

Steven Kotler

06/20/25

@ Big Think

Distraction is a major flow blocker; managing distractions ahead of time is essential for maintaining concentration during work sessions.

Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

To improve attention, it's effective to remove distractions, such as keeping your phone out of the room, which significantly enhances working memory.

Andrew Huberman

10/31/23

@ Chris Williamson

Constantly shifting attention throughout the day inhibits the brain circuits responsible for maintaining focus, which is detrimental to our ability to concentrate.

Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Focus is essential; it's easy to waste time on the wrong things in a startup, so prioritize the one optimal task over the many less important ones.

Susan Cain

03/16/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Creating uninterrupted time for deep work is crucial for productivity, especially for introverts who thrive in focused environments.

Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

To scale effectively, you must be able to ignore distractions and interruptions. Every interruption pulls you out of your flow, so it's crucial to manage your time wisely.