Attention Quote by Christopher Chabris
““the more attention-demanding tasks your brain does, the worse it does each one.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Invisible Gorilla, 2010
Multitasking reduces performance; the brain cannot give equal attention to multiple demanding tasks.
In simple terms: Doing many hard tasks at once worsens each.
Key Takeaway
Focus on one task at a time.
Themes
cognition
attention
productivity
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
advice
cautionary
When to use this quote
- Workplace
- studying
- driving
Key Concepts
Limited attentional capacity
task interference
cognitive load
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks can you consolidate?
- How does distraction affect your outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Multitasking may lead to critical errors.
![“We often praise 'the ability to multi-task.' While you can learn when you divide your attention, divided attention doesn't lead to aiding change in your brain maps [lasting changes].” quote by Norman Doidge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/87b/norman-doidge-17677_ability_we-often-praise-the-ability-to-multi-tas_3010559.jpg)
![“I went to a mosque in Philadelphia with [my wife] in December 24, 1999. And we we went to this mosque in Philly, and I just had such a strong reaction to the prayer. And I was really emotionally - I felt really grounded at that time. And so to be in this prayer and the imam is doing the prayer in…” quote by Mahershala Ali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d31/mahershala-ali-6687_attention_i-went-to-a-mosque-in-philadelphia-with_3083.jpg)
