Surfing sanity

Protect your precious pearls

It’s ironic that News Feeds have become popular at precisely the same time as cable TV started dying. They’re essentially the same format. Navigating websites with intentionality is a better practice than scrolling feeds—for the same reason that streaming is a better experience than TV.

James Clear talks about taking actions that deliver outsized impact. Since time is finite and we’re going to be using computers anyway, staying directed while surfing is one such action.

I get sucked in as much as anyone. But I consistently check myself to re-establish direction. That makes all the difference.