Why juggling multiple projects might be the secret to your next big breakthrough
In short: Tim Harford explains how legendary innovators maintain high productivity and inspiration. Instead of focusing on one task at a time, these creative thinkers use a method called slow-motion multitasking to cross-train their minds by switching between different projects.
The strategy of slow-motion multitasking involves actively managing several projects simultaneously. Rather than feeling rushed, creative individuals move between topics as their mood dictates, allowing them to cross-pollinate ideas across different fields.
Harford highlights figures such as Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Twyla Tharp, and Michael Crichton as examples of this approach. By avoiding the trap of singular focus, these innovators sustained long-term productivity and creative output.
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