This idea is unpopular. Many pride themselves on their ability to multitask. It shows up proudly on LinkedIn profiles and resumes. They are task masters with color-coded calendars, three-monitor workstations, and a deep-seated anxiety over unread emails. I’ve lived that life. For years, I wore the multitasking badge with pride. But deep down, I always knew the truth: I was still just processing one thing at a time—just switching quickly between them.