Singletasking by Devora Zack Summary
Overview of Singletasking
Forget multitasking. Devora Zack's neuroscience-backed manifesto reveals why focusing on one thing actually makes you more productive. Did you know your brain physically cannot multitask? Business leaders swear by this counterintuitive approach that's transforming workplace efficiency and personal satisfaction worldwide.
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The Lie We've Been Sold About Productivity
What if everything you believed about getting things done was backward? We've been taught that juggling multiple tasks simultaneously is the hallmark of success-that the ability to answer emails during meetings while mentally planning dinner makes us efficient, capable, modern professionals. Yet neuroscience reveals a startling truth: multitasking is a myth. Your brain cannot focus on multiple things at once. What feels like multitasking is actually rapid task-switching, and it's costing you far more than you realize. Every time you shift attention between tasks, your brain pays a cognitive tax-releasing stress hormones, shrinking your prefrontal cortex, and reducing your capacity for problem-solving. Studies show that distracted driving alone kills tens of thousands annually in the U.S., with economic costs reaching $871 billion. Even walking while texting has become deadly, with pedestrian injuries involving phones tripling between 2004 and 2010. We're not just less productive-we're literally endangering ourselves and others. The solution isn't doing more; it's doing one thing completely.
Why Your Brain Wasn't Built for This
The Flow State You've Forgotten
Taking Back Control of Your Attention
The Respect You Owe Others and Yourself
Rediscovering Joy in the Ordinary
The Revolution Starts With One Moment
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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