Another study, of 38,000 knowledge workers across different sectors, f…

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Another study, of 38,000 knowledge workers across different sectors, found that the simple act of being interrupted is one of the biggest barriers to productivity. Even multitasking, that prized feat of modern-day office warriors, turns out to be a myth. ✨ Susan Cain (2012). Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, p.85, Broadway Books
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