Something to think about

There’s an interesting article on Merlin’s 43folders. Something to think about anyway. I find myself saying “I don’t have time” an awful lot lately…

Here’s an excerpt:


Our first modest change is to cancel something.

Think about all the things you’ve invited or allowed into your life in the past couple years (check all that apply):

  • RSS feeds (Oh Lord, RSS feeds)
  • net-based mailing lists
  • Broadband (or broader band) net access
  • Netflix
  • TiVo
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Magazine and newspaper subscriptions
  • Anything of the Month Club
  • those multi-person online games you kids like so damned much
  • always-on tech (like Blackberries)

Doubtless, many of these things bring you joy, relieve boredom, or even may be required for your work, but what do they all have in common? They are each ruthless at constantly replenishing the kanban of your attention with “stuff” that has to be dealt with. Having invited these things (and even paid for a few of them) you may feel obligated to consume them all to the point where acquiring, processing, and devouring them becomes like an inefficient part-time job. Maybe that’s good. For me, it’s become troubling.


Go read the rest of the article.

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