The hidden cost of task-switching


Hey, Reader!

Every time you switch tasks, your brain pays a toll.

Research shows it can take up to 23 minutes to refocus after a distraction.

That means answering a “quick” text or checking email in the middle of deep work doesn’t just cost you seconds — it costs you momentum.

Protect your focus like it’s money in the bank. Because it is.

👉 Want to know where you’re leaking focus the most? Take the free Clarity Scorecard.

—Mark

P.S. Stop scrolling aimlessly and start scrolling intentionally — my Facebook Page (Mister Productivity) is where you’ll find the tools to take control of your time.


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