Summary:
The book challenges the myth of multitasking and advocates for focusing on one task at a time to increase efficiency and productivity. It provides strategies and insights on how to prioritize tasks, manage distractions, and fully engage with the present moment to achieve better results and reduce stress.
Key points:
1. Multitasking Myth: The book states multitasking is less effective than we think, as it's really just task-switching that lowers productivity and increases mistakes.
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