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Are you a multi-tasker?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, Lindsay and Michelle talk about the famous \u201cto do\u201d list, and whether or not it really moves you forward in your life or your career!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s hard to make decisions.  But it\u2019s important to choose one thing to focus on in your day or even your career.  Trying to do more is not the same as accomplishing more.  In fact, it might lead to more disappointment than success.<\/p>\n

In school, you were probably trained to multi-task, but not how to prioritize.   This might lead a person to being a \u201cjack of all trades and master of none.\u201d  But even if you can\u2019t choose only one thing, it may be wise to at least choose the most important thing, and do that first.  If possible, find and focus on an objective that makes the others irrelevant.<\/p>\n

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Do you think it makes sense to focus on one thing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Or is it better to be a jack of all trades and a master of none?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let us know in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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