When it comes to getting work done, most of us spend too much time hunting field mice and not enough hunting antelope. The problem - the energy required to catch a mouse exceeds its caloric content. If all we hunt are mice, we will eventually starve. The same goes when we prioritize the low stakes work over the important work that advances our careers. To avoid starving in your career, you need to prioritize your most important work - your antelopes.

Common knowledge tells us that by doing many things at once, or jumping in between different tasks, we can get more done in less time. But studies show that the opposite is actually true! Read on to learn how to regain control of your time, and even enjoy more time for yourself, simply by giving up the act of multitasking.