That's the formula that corporate trainer and management expert has put out there. Toss out the multi-tasking and replace it with a single minded focus. That's right, Schwartz says--multi-tasking traps us into thinking that more is more and MORE is EVEN MORE. Schwartz cites a mountain of evidence to suggest that we concentrate far better and therefore with more productivity when we can keep our eye on the ball, ONE ball that is! Divide your attention and you divide effectiveness. Schwartz counsels to focus and concentrate fully on one thing only. You will not only do it better but there will be far less of a brain drain and energy depletion.
I have always noticed about Jesus that he moves at the speed of the heart--full engagement followed by full withdrawal and recovery. The intensity of his public ministry, in which he could easily have become distracted, is rather an example of focus and concentration on the person he is with---and that includes his relationship to his Father. His was a single minded devotion to God the Father which translated into his ministry for others.
Bottom line?
- Slow down to speed up...
- Do less to accomplish more...
- Step out to re-engage and concentrate more.
- Above all--concentrate and be present to what you are doing in the present.
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