Man is born free, yet everywhere he is on the computer

It's the first time in history we've been exposed to so much information.

In the world of the internet, we have almost universal access to everything that we need. And that means we have to make empowered and informed decisions about what we're consuming. Clay Johnson, The Information Diet.

In 2019, writer Polina Pompliano made a conscious decision to elevate the info she was consuming and says it had a tremendous impact on her mental state.

She mentioned NYT columnist David Brooks and his theory of maximum taste...

Exposure to genius has the power to expand your consciousness. If you spend a lot of time with genius, your mind will end up bigger and broader than if you spend your time only with run-of-the-mill stuff.

8 ways to improve your content diet

#1 Do a content audit - When and how are you consuming? (including people!)

#2 Set goals for a higher-quality diet - fewer surface reads and more long-form, books, podcasts, newsletters. Conversations: 10% small talk, 90% substance.

#3 Be present - What value is this adding? How do you feel?

#4 Curate your inbox - Use filters or a separate email address for newsletters. Apps: Mailbrew, LeaveMeAlone. Delete social media apps, turn notifications off.

#5 Read later - Save to Pocket, Notion. Try Session Buddy for #tablife. RescueTime helps you track how you spend your time online.

#6 Read and listen offline as much as possible.

#7 Block your time - Read at set times or use a timer. Sunday is my reading day.

#8 Join online communities and engage with new ideas. Ness Labs, InterIntellect, House of Beautiful Business, The RSA.

How will you improve your content diet this year?🍉