--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't think I've ever been doing one…" description: "\"I don't think I've ever been doing one thing at a time. The only time I'm doing one thing at a time is when I'm playing basketball.\" — De'Aaron Fox" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a35/de-aaron-fox-6019_basketball_i-don-t-think-i-ve-ever-been-doing-one-t_1188910.jpg" --- # I don't think I've ever been doing one thing at a time… ![“I don't think I've ever been doing one thing at a time. The only time I'm doing one thing at a time is when I'm playing basketball.” quote by De'Aaron Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a35/de-aaron-fox-6019_basketball_i-don-t-think-i-ve-ever-been-doing-one-t_1188910.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a35/de-aaron-fox-6019_basketball_i-don-t-think-i-ve-ever-been-doing-one-t_1188910.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a35/de-aaron-fox-6019_basketball_i-don-t-think-i-ve-ever-been-doing-one-t_1188910.jpg) > “I don't think I've ever been doing one thing at a time. The only time I'm doing one thing at a time is when I'm playing basketball.” [De'Aaron Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/de-aaron-fox/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Multitasking is rare for him; he focuses on one task only during basketball play **In simple terms:** He usually does many things at once except when playing basketball Key Takeaway Focus on one task when it matters Themes multitasking focus performance Mood determined reflective Type motivational personal When to use this quote - sports - creative work - daily routine Key Concepts cognitive load flow state Questions to Reflect On - How do you decide when to multitask? - Can single‑tasking improve your game? 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