Ode to to-do lists

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Kristina Malsberger discusses managing oneself and one’s commitments amid a hectic whirlwind of activity. A time-honored key is the daily to-do list.

Toward not multitasking on the Dropbox blog

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:00:03 +0000

The Dropbox blog has a short essay on the downsides of trying to multitask. Rather than multitasking,

deep and singular focus is just what the doctor ordered, but in our hyper-connected world, it isn’t always easy…. You could chuck all your gadgets and move to the woods, but luckily you don’t need to get that drastic. Experts say you can begin to retrain your brain and take advantage of deep focus by concentrating on one thing at a time, managing your use of technology, and reframing the “instant-response” expectations of your colleagues—and yourself.

Dropbox on J. David Stark

Ode to to-do lists

Toward not multitasking on the Dropbox blog