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Why I think we should kill multitasking.

Office Dynamics

As recently as November 8, 2014, an article appeared on Forbes.com about new studies that showed multitasking can ruin your career and brain. Bottom line: You can actually be less effective, create mistakes, feel less happy and are less customer-service oriented. Lowers your IQ. Limits the ability to make wise decisions.

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Success

Months passed and she noticed his lighthearted manner with customers or the occasional friend in town, Stuck behind a digital highlight reel, it was nearly impossible to spot the thorn in his crown. He started with his wife, Dawn, and has been doing it alone since her death in 2014. foster care system for over 20 years.

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Reader Mail: 7 Perspectives on Perfectionism & Making Mistakes

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

2014 was an extremely busy and super fun year! I do agree that the longer one is an EA or any admin/customer service type role, the more specialized it is. Does your cell phone not malfunction? Hello, new and returning readers! Happy New Year! I realize I haven’t posted since June. I hear you. It’s a human rights issue.

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