How do you balance being informed with information overload?
Bren Kinfa š SaaS Gems
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Staying informed is important, but it's easy to fall into the trap of too much news.
How do you find your balance?
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Kane@blueeon
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I used a tool to generate one-sentence summaries for each topic I'm interested in, and after running it for half a year, I feel good.
Any later reading, RSS readers, and recommendation algorithms haven't really solved the information overload problem.
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Sunrise: Guided Journaling & Mindfulness
I only subscribe to newsletters I'm interested in to follow information. And I unsubscribe from the ones I don't often read.
Finding the right balance can be tricky! I try to limit my news intake to certain times of the day and stick to trusted sources to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Podcasts. Great way of filtering news, making sense of it with help of experts and you get to consume it while you take a walk.
Filters out the noise and negativity of news sites, too.
It's a challenge! I focus on quality over quantity, choosing a few reliable sources and taking breaks to keep my sanity.
Oh, such a good question.
I try to keep some topics for specific days to explore and research on.
Filter the information you consume, and put consumption on a schedule. For example, I listen to the All-In podcast or This Week in Startups when I walk outside or hit the gym. I watch the My First Million podcast on YouTube while eating. I read almost five email newsletters every morning, and I browse X randomly while waiting for the elevator or in the restroom.
Sunrise: Guided Journaling & Mindfulness
These days, I'm also troubled by the pressure I feel to gather as much information as possible. š
Balancing being informed with avoiding information overload requires setting clear priorities and filtering content. Start by identifying the topics that matter most to you and focus on reputable sources glitzyinfo to stay updated. Limit time spent on news and social media, and practice digital mindfulness by avoiding unnecessary scrolling.