How to stay sane *AND* informed
mail.google.com
How to stay sane *AND* informed
My normal mode of consuming news, I realized, induced panic; this new style induced perspective.
Johann Hari • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
give things a little space, don’t consume news in real time, be a season or two behind on the latest trend or cultural phenomenon, don’t let your inbox lord over your life.
Ryan Holiday • Stillness Is the Key
But finally, I’d like to argue that following the news isn’t just a waste of time, it’s actively unhealthy. Edward Tufte notes that when he used to read the New York Times in the morning, it scrambled his brain with so many different topics that he couldn’t get any real intellectual work done the rest of the day.
Aaron Swartz • I Hate the News (Aaron Swartz's Raw Thought)
