We're living in very uncertain and turbulent times.
We're also living in age, where it's easier than ever for people to be either uninformed, misinformed or deliberately misled. This, on account of a number of factors, which combine to form a dangerous cocktail.
Firstly, content propagates like wildfire across digital and social media, in a way that is largely unchecked and unverified.
Secondly, we live in an attention economy, in which people's attention-span is at an all-time low.
Thirdly, we have bad actors who wield enormous influence and are often using it for bad, rather than for good.
The current global environment of economic instability, financial hardship and military conflict is exacerbating the underlying problems, which I'm highlighting and driving an increasing number of reasonable people, to the polarised extremes of the political spectrum.
With an increasing number of countries and societies turning inwards, the surge in nationalistic and politically motivated propaganda is likely to keep increasing. It is for these reasons, that I feel it's more important than ever, for people to invest the time and effort necessary, to understand what's going on in the world and to gradually arrive at informed, balanced and objective opinions of their own. This needs to done independently of the various marketing, communication and PR machines, which are seeking to sway public opinion, in a direction that suits their various agendas.
Following on from the article, which I wrote in October 2023 about the benefits of embracing digital minimalism, it has now been almost 12 months, since I stepped way back from social media. Doing so, has proven to be one of the best decisions of my life. I feel immeasurably calmer and happier, since erecting strong boundaries to defend against the invasive influences, which pervade our increasingly digital world.
I have chosen to invest the time and bandwidth, which I have reclaimed, to build a brand new business, spend more time with family, read extensively and write more articles to crystallise and share the lessons that I have learned.
Reading and writing are amongst the chief joys in my life. I have read countless books this year, which have helped to expand my knowledge and allowed me to better navigate the various challenges, which I have faced in both my business and personal life.
Perhaps the best decision I've taken this year though, was to subscribe to The Economist back in January. I have read the magazine every week since and the compound effect of everything that I've learned, has helped to fundamentally strengthen and clarify my view of the world around me. It has proven to be a grounding, clarifying and positive influence, which I have been glad to welcome into my life.
If you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed, I would encourage you to read Cal Newport's groundbreaking book Digital Minimalism and to get yourself a subscription to The Economist.
These two things have helped me enormously.
I hope they can help you too.
We're also living in age, where it's easier than ever for people to be either uninformed, misinformed or deliberately misled. This, on account of a number of factors, which combine to form a dangerous cocktail.
Firstly, content propagates like wildfire across digital and social media, in a way that is largely unchecked and unverified.
Secondly, we live in an attention economy, in which people's attention-span is at an all-time low.
Thirdly, we have bad actors who wield enormous influence and are often using it for bad, rather than for good.
The current global environment of economic instability, financial hardship and military conflict is exacerbating the underlying problems, which I'm highlighting and driving an increasing number of reasonable people, to the polarised extremes of the political spectrum.
With an increasing number of countries and societies turning inwards, the surge in nationalistic and politically motivated propaganda is likely to keep increasing. It is for these reasons, that I feel it's more important than ever, for people to invest the time and effort necessary, to understand what's going on in the world and to gradually arrive at informed, balanced and objective opinions of their own. This needs to done independently of the various marketing, communication and PR machines, which are seeking to sway public opinion, in a direction that suits their various agendas.
Following on from the article, which I wrote in October 2023 about the benefits of embracing digital minimalism, it has now been almost 12 months, since I stepped way back from social media. Doing so, has proven to be one of the best decisions of my life. I feel immeasurably calmer and happier, since erecting strong boundaries to defend against the invasive influences, which pervade our increasingly digital world.
I have chosen to invest the time and bandwidth, which I have reclaimed, to build a brand new business, spend more time with family, read extensively and write more articles to crystallise and share the lessons that I have learned.
Reading and writing are amongst the chief joys in my life. I have read countless books this year, which have helped to expand my knowledge and allowed me to better navigate the various challenges, which I have faced in both my business and personal life.
Perhaps the best decision I've taken this year though, was to subscribe to The Economist back in January. I have read the magazine every week since and the compound effect of everything that I've learned, has helped to fundamentally strengthen and clarify my view of the world around me. It has proven to be a grounding, clarifying and positive influence, which I have been glad to welcome into my life.
If you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed, I would encourage you to read Cal Newport's groundbreaking book Digital Minimalism and to get yourself a subscription to The Economist.
These two things have helped me enormously.
I hope they can help you too.