Multitasking is Dead with Thatcher Wine

Any time we choose to pay attention to something, there’s naturally a cost. And if we’re not intentional about where we’re placing our focus, we’re probably wasting time. In this episode, Thatcher Wine shares some of the key principles from his book, “The 12 Monotasks.” Thatcher explains why multitasking is not worthwhile and shares practical steps for leaders and entrepreneurs about improving your sleep, listening better, appreciating the value of silence, and creating a work culture that prioritizes monotasking.  Why are you so passionate about the topic of monotasks? (2:10) Why is monotasking especially important when you think you don’t have time? (6:34) What are the key principles about attention that you wish everyone knew? (12:49)  How can monotasking uniquely benefit entrepreneurs? (15:45) Why are you focused on sleep right now, and what does that look like for you? (21:12) Can you share some tips for parents about creating a great evening routine? (27:40) How do you “close the loop” when you’re tempted to shift your attention? (30:59) How do you track your sleep? (35:34) Why is treating listening as a monotask so valuable for leaders? (40:47) How have you built a culture that incentivizes and promotes monotasking? (46:49) What does thinking look like as a monotask, and why is that so important? (51:09) How have you found a form of structure that works for you? (57:47) Path for Growth Membership Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching Sign up for the Worth it Wednesday Email The 12 Monotasks Thatcher Wine’s Website Juniper Books Join Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook

Any time we choose to pay attention to something, there’s naturally a cost. And if we’re not intentional about where we’re placing our focus, we’re probably wasting time. In this episode, Thatcher Wine shares some of the key principles from his book, “The 12 Monotasks.” Thatcher explains why multitasking is not worthwhile and shares practical steps for leaders and entrepreneurs about improving your sleep, listening better, appreciating the value of silence, and creating a work culture that prioritizes monotasking. 


  • Why are you so passionate about the topic of monotasks? (2:10)
  • Why is monotasking especially important when you think you don’t have time? (6:34)
  • What are the key principles about attention that you wish everyone knew? (12:49
  • How can monotasking uniquely benefit entrepreneurs? (15:45)
  • Why are you focused on sleep right now, and what does that look like for you? (21:12)
  • Can you share some tips for parents about creating a great evening routine? (27:40)
  • How do you “close the loop” when you’re tempted to shift your attention? (30:59)
  • How do you track your sleep? (35:34)
  • Why is treating listening as a monotask so valuable for leaders? (40:47)
  • How have you built a culture that incentivizes and promotes monotasking? (46:49)
  • What does thinking look like as a monotask, and why is that so important? (51:09)
  • How have you found a form of structure that works for you? (57:47)


Path for Growth Membership

Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching

Sign up for the Worth it Wednesday Email

The 12 Monotasks

Thatcher Wine’s Website

Juniper Books


Join Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook


Creators and Guests

Alex Judd
Host
Alex Judd
Founder/CEO of Path For Growth
Podcircle
Editor
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Multitasking is Dead with Thatcher Wine
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