Comments on: The Delusion of Multitasking http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/ Just You and Me - Exploring Pathways To Freedom Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:03:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Richard Cockrum http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-15954 Richard Cockrum Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:22:09 +0000 http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/articles/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-15954 I often listen to music while I work, too, Galba. As you say, though, it's a backdrop, like the sound of the wind or leaves, not something I'm actually paying attention to. I often listen to music while I work, too, Galba. As you say, though, it’s a backdrop, like the sound of the wind or leaves, not something I’m actually paying attention to.

]]> By: Galba Bright of Tune up your EQ http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-15937 Galba Bright of Tune up your EQ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:54:08 +0000 http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/articles/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-15937 Hello Rick: I tend to agree with your approach. Multitasking has become the default behaviour for many societies. My only proviso it that a lot of my more creative thinking takes place against a musical backdrop. Hello Rick:

I tend to agree with your approach. Multitasking has become the default behaviour for many societies. My only proviso it that a lot of my more creative thinking takes place against a musical backdrop.

]]> By: Podcast Episode 12 - The Delusion of Multitasking http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-7196 Podcast Episode 12 - The Delusion of Multitasking Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:32:36 +0000 http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/articles/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-7196 [...] Welcome to Episode 12 of the Shards of Consciousness Podcast. This episode is based on an article originally posted in August of 2006 - The Delusion of Multitasking. [...] […] Welcome to Episode 12 of the Shards of Consciousness Podcast. This episode is based on an article originally posted in August of 2006 - The Delusion of Multitasking. […]

]]> By: webjourneyman http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-7013 webjourneyman Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:17:37 +0000 http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/articles/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-7013 I found this article trying to use the net in a psychic way to decide if I should work half time at the Firm and do my own thing the other half time or decide between the two. Any take on that? I found this article trying to use the net in a psychic way to decide if I should work half time at the Firm and do my own thing the other half time or decide between the two. Any take on that?

]]> By: thoughtsphilosophies.com » Carnival Day Today http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-3416 thoughtsphilosophies.com » Carnival Day Today Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:45:48 +0000 http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/articles/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-3416 [...] If today is December 15, it must be time for the short (or long) answer carnival. It was an experiment that veers a bit from the original intent (time management and attention focus) and turned into the success posted here. Rick Cockrum presents The Delusion of Multitasking posted at Shards of Consciousness. [...] […] If today is December 15, it must be time for the short (or long) answer carnival. It was an experiment that veers a bit from the original intent (time management and attention focus) and turned into the success posted here. Rick Cockrum presents The Delusion of Multitasking posted at Shards of Consciousness. […]

]]> By: Rick http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-1117 Rick Mon, 14 Aug 2006 02:11:55 +0000 http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/articles/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-1117 Hi Tammy! Reading about young people is what got me started on this article (and seeing how my own act, as well as me at times, unfortunately). It's like you say, "QUALITY work only happens when I clear everthing away and Focus on ONE thing." Thank you for the compliment! You're welcome here anytime. Hi Tammy!

Reading about young people is what got me started on this article (and seeing how my own act, as well as me at times, unfortunately). It’s like you say, “QUALITY work only happens when I clear everthing away and Focus on ONE thing.”

Thank you for the compliment! You’re welcome here anytime.

]]> By: Tammy http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-1114 Tammy Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:03:48 +0000 http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/articles/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-1114 Multi-tasking is exactly how they describe the teenagers and young adults of today especially while chatting on AOL, surfing myspace, watching TV, burning a CD and downloading mp3's AND talking on their cell phones. I know its true as my two oldest are 21 and 19 year old girls that when asked in the midst of the storm "what are you doing" and the reply is "nothing" Rick - You're right though even with computers things happen one at a time just FASTER. I do tons of things at the same time but QUALITY work only happens when I clear everything away and Focus on ONE thing. Great article! Multi-tasking is exactly how they describe the teenagers and young adults of today especially while chatting on AOL, surfing myspace, watching TV, burning a CD and downloading mp3’s AND talking on their cell phones. I know its true as my two oldest are 21 and 19 year old girls that when asked in the midst of the storm “what are you doing” and the reply is “nothing”

Rick - You’re right though even with computers things happen one at a time just FASTER. I do tons of things at the same time but QUALITY work only happens when I clear everything away and Focus on ONE thing. Great article!

]]> By: Rick http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-1103 Rick Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:33:05 +0000 http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/articles/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-1103 I've been a father with three boys within 3years of each other. Does that count? I know I never would have made it as an elementary teacher. My hat is definitely off to you there. Not back to basics or a simple life. What got me started on this is reports I've seen over the years of people, especially the 'wired generation', who think they can do four or five things at one time and think they are doing them well when they're not, and in many cases seem to be training themselves into a semi-ADD type of mindset. I’ve been a father with three boys within 3years of each other. Does that count?
I know I never would have made it as an elementary teacher. My hat is definitely off to you there.

Not back to basics or a simple life. What got me started on this is reports I’ve seen over the years of people, especially the ‘wired generation’, who think they can do four or five things at one time and think they are doing them well when they’re not, and in many cases seem to be training themselves into a semi-ADD type of mindset.

]]> By: Trevor http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-1102 Trevor Fri, 11 Aug 2006 05:46:57 +0000 http://www.shardsofconsciousness.com/articles/2006/08/the-delusion-of-multitasking/#comment-1102 You've obviously never tried being a mother - or an elementary school teacher. It's a requirement of both. As I take my tongue out of my cheek - you make some excellent points. We all try to do far too much in too little time and none of it well. Back to basics and the simple life. You’ve obviously never tried being a mother - or an elementary school teacher. It’s a requirement of both. As I take my tongue out of my cheek - you make some excellent points. We all try to do far too much in too little time and none of it well. Back to basics and the simple life.

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