Discusses the value of "Uni-tasking" - focusing on independent projects one at a time, rather than multitasking.

1. Uni-tasking
and/or
Being Awesome
Billy Dunn, January 14, 2011

2. Why do you Multi-task?

Too many “priorities”
− Pick a random Monday, Tuesday, or
Wednesday from this semester
− Put a star by everything that HAD to be
done. Put a second star by everything
that had to be done for work or ResLife
− Put a line through everything that was a
“leisurely pursuit”

3. The dangers of Multi-tasking

You are never fully focused on
the task at hand

You run the risk of overlooking a vital
component of your responsibilities

You don't leave yourself time to pause a
project

4. What are your real priorities?

What DON'T you multitask?

What are your goals at Westfield State?
− What is your “College Bucket List”
− What do you miss most from
Freshman Year?

How can you reach all of your goals?

5. Uni-tasking

Spend your time focusing on tasks and
projects, instead of broad responsibilities
− The difference between “doing” and
“being”

By focusing on a project or task alone, you
give yourself no excuse to not be great.
− Papers, programs, personal

6. Uni-tasking

Clean your space
− Physical AND Digital

Close things you don't NEED
− Programs, cellphones, Leechblock

Let people know you're unitasking
− Friends, RD, residents

Set time-blocks and limits

7. HOW TO BE AWESOME - PDF

Nobody is Born Awesome
− Preparation

Nobody is Accidentally Awesome
− Drive

Nobody Can't Be Awesome
− Focus

8. Nobody is Born Awesome

9. Nobody is Accidentally Awesome

10. Nobody Can't Be Awesome

11. The difference between...
PLAYER A

Was initially too short
to play varsity and was
stuck on JV

Never averaged more
than 18 points per
game in college

Redefined the way his
sport was played.
Holds every major
career record
PLAYER B
The most hyped Minor
League Baseball
Player ever
Brought a physical
ability rarely seen in
the sport
Could not hit or field
and was out of
baseball after less than
a season and a half

12. The difference between...
PLAYER A PLAYER B

13. So what's the difference?