How do you balance being informed with information overload?

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.

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.

I find curating my podcast feed is key for balancing being informed without overload. A few hand-picked weekly shows covering the high-level news & trends I care about, plus some niche podcasts diving deep on my favorite subjects. Cuts out the click-bait headlines and lets me absorb info while commuting or working out. Quality over quantity!

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.

These days, I'm also troubled by the pressure I feel to gather as much information as possible. 😂

Your writing is always so engaging and informative. Love it! URL