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How to master multi-tasking?

Nope. I have not even learnt, forget about mastering this art. Actually, me, moi, should be the last person on Earth to talk about this topic.

I am a mono-tasking person, if there is ever such a word. It's very hard for me to do two things at the same time. The reason - i have to give full attention to whatever i'm doing. Very mundane chores are ok, but anything more, my ears and eyes have to be fully, wide open. Some sensory wiring issues, i guess.

While driving especially, i hate to pick up the cell phone. So, if you hear muttering sounds when you catch me in the car, it's probably something you do not want to hear.

And, I envy those who do multiple things all at once, and look at them with awe like a child gaping at a juggler - but, wait a minute. Aha, i have a petty thought. What about the quality of their outcomes? Are they really productive in what they are doing? How can you be good at all the tasks at the same time?

Well, while it's comforting for folks like me to have these doubts, as long as multi-tasking looks and sounds good, who cares?

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