Depth Over Breadth: The Ultimate Guide for Entrepreneurs Seeking More Than Just Business Success

In my early days, I was the kind of employee I’d hesitate to hire today, even though I was technically the boss of me.

I was a multitasking maestro playing all the wrong notes, making a spectacle of inefficiency. I tried to do everything all at once. It was like being a chef aiming for a Michelin star with only a microwave at my disposal — everything came out half-done.

After delving into the perils of multitasking and the allure of breadth over depth, let’s embark on a journey to uncover the transformative power of embracing depth in our work and lives and how it can lead to unparalleled fulfillment and success.

The Myth of Multitasking

We often wear the badge of multitasking with pride, mistaking the flurry of activity for productivity.

However, studies suggest that our brains aren’t wired to handle multiple tasks effectively. The constant switching between tasks drains our cognitive resources, leading to errors and diminished quality. It’s like trying to run multiple software programs on a computer with limited RAM; eventually, the system slows down or, worse, crashes.