Multitasking is Dead with Thatcher Wine
Any time we choose to pay attention to something, there’s naturally a cost. And if we’re not intentional about where we’re placing our focus, we’re probably wasting time. In this episode, Thatcher Wine shares some of the key principles from his book, “The
An episode of the Path for Growth podcast, hosted by Path for Growth, titled "Multitasking is Dead with Thatcher Wine" was published on August 2, 2022 and runs 66 minutes.
August 2, 2022 ·66m · Path for Growth
Summary
Any time we choose to pay attention to something, there’s naturally a cost. And if we’re not intentional about where we’re placing our focus, we’re probably wasting time. In this episode, Thatcher Wine shares some of the key principles from his book, “The 12 Monotasks.” Thatcher explains why multitasking is not worthwhile and shares practical steps for leaders and entrepreneurs about improving your sleep, listening better, appreciating the value of silence, and creating a work culture that prioritizes monotasking. Why are you so passionate about the topic of monotasks? (2:10) Why is monotasking especially important when you think you don’t have time? (6:34) What are the key principles about attention that you wish everyone knew? (12:49) How can monotasking uniquely benefit entrepreneurs? (15:45) Why are you focused on sleep right now, and what does that look like for you? (21:12) Can you share some tips for parents about creating a great evening routine? (27:40) How do you “close the loop” when you’re tempted to shift your attention? (30:59) How do you track your sleep? (35:34) Why is treating listening as a monotask so valuable for leaders? (40:47) How have you built a culture that incentivizes and promotes monotasking? (46:49) What does thinking look like as a monotask, and why is that so important? (51:09) How have you found a form of structure that works for you? (57:47) Path for Growth Membership Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching Sign up for the Worth it Wednesday Email The 12 Monotasks Thatcher Wine’s Website Juniper Books Join Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook
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Any time we choose to pay attention to something, there’s naturally a cost. And if we’re not intentional about where we’re placing our focus, we’re probably wasting time. In this episode, Thatcher Wine shares some of the key principles from his book, “The 12 Monotasks.” Thatcher explains why multitasking is not worthwhile and shares practical steps for leaders and entrepreneurs about improving your sleep, listening better, appreciating the value of silence, and creating a work culture that prioritizes monotasking.
- Why are you so passionate about the topic of monotasks? (2:10)
- Why is monotasking especially important when you think you don’t have time? (6:34)
- What are the key principles about attention that you wish everyone knew? (12:49)
- How can monotasking uniquely benefit entrepreneurs? (15:45)
- Why are you focused on sleep right now, and what does that look like for you? (21:12)
- Can you share some tips for parents about creating a great evening routine? (27:40)
- How do you “close the loop” when you’re tempted to shift your attention? (30:59)
- How do you track your sleep? (35:34)
- Why is treating listening as a monotask so valuable for leaders? (40:47)
- How have you built a culture that incentivizes and promotes monotasking? (46:49)
- What does thinking look like as a monotask, and why is that so important? (51:09)
- How have you found a form of structure that works for you? (57:47)
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