This may seem like odd advice, but you can save a lot of time, energy and
money by doing one simple thing, paying attemtion. Many accidents, maybe most,
happen because folks are not devoting their full attention to the task at hand.
I see people working with earbuds firmly tucked in, whether listening to
music or talking on the phone. Seems harmless enough and if you are just
walking the neighborhood, fine. When you are working around potentially
dangerous equipment, it is not. If you are doing complex office work, it is
also not acceptable to be half paying attention. If you are interacting with
customers, it is absolutely not acceptable.
Contrary to polular belief, neurologists have proven that we cannot multitask. When we
think we are, our brain is actually switching from one task to another, at
rapid speed, yes, but not with great efficiency. Keep it up long enough and you
will make mistakes.
The mistake may be small, a papercut when opening an enevlope. However, in
an instant, it may be deadly, as has been the case in things like train
derailments and chemical explosions.
None of us are perfect but why go out of your way to risk an accident.
Accidents cause alot of mental and physical pain and, to be mercenary for a
moment, they cost a lot of money. At best, when you make unnecessary mistakes,
you waste time straightening them out.
So take out the earbuds and pay attention. When you finish the task, then
you can enjoy anything you want, worry free.
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