"Peace at Last". The planes are silent and there is an unerring quiet. Spooky. What a relief.In business we have the constant white noise of communication hitting us via our BlackBerries and IPhones 24/7. Is this so very clever? I don't think so. It scrambles your brain.
With so much information we become insensitive to what really matters or we miss it entirely. We need to find ways of filtering all this information yet making sure we focus on the big stuff. Do not become master of the trivia. Do not become a busy fool. No-one will thank you.
Try a BB-Free Friday - it will liberate your brain the same way you feel better when you lose your phone. The world can survive without you and you can get on and do some uninterrupted work.
RELEVANT LINKS
Blackberry Stats - blog post
No More To Do Lists - blog post
6 comments:
I like your idea, Robert. We don't have to be available 24/7 for everyone and everything. This constant stream of incoming mail/texts/etc. just clutters up your brain. Do some spring decluttering for the brain and choose when you accept stuff into your life via blackberry, iphone or similar tech devices.
Another good tip is to turn off your new mail alerts. Only check your inbox at intervals you decide.
Too much information...!!!!
But at what cost? Many UK businesses, particularly Thames Valley based and around Heathrow who provide emplyment for thousands, perhaps we should also consider poor peoples lives in third world economies relying on European markets for survival. Peace to them means starvation!
Gerry, Heathrow
I don't dispute that things must be tough around Heathrow. Just making an analogy about too much noise/info and the relief we get when it stops.
Like going ice skating... it feels so good when it stops (and take your boots off)
I don't dispute that things must be tough around Heathrow. Just making an analogy about too much noise/info and the relief we get when it stops.
Like going ice skating... it feels so good when it stops (and take your boots off)
Too much information...!!!!
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