Distracted by Multitasking: The Downfall of a Montanan’s Ambitions

In a cautionary tale from the great outdoors of Poplar, Montana, a man’s relentless pursuit of success ultimately led to his downfall. The year was 1911, and the Charleston News and Courier had this to say about the perils of multitasking: ‘The man who undertakes to accomplish too many things at the same time generally pays a high toll in the end.’ This warning was heeded by few, as evidenced by the case of a local entrepreneur who had grand ambitions, but ultimately paid the price for his scattered focus.