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I have recently become more and more concerned with the amount of information (read distraction) I allow to come across my desk and computer screen versus how much value to my work or life all that information brings. In an information age it is going to be essential to figure out how to filter, sort and process things quickly, and focusing on what can help me rather than just distract me.
Here is an article from Tim Ferris, author of “The Four Hour Work Week”. He has a friend who processes information through RSS and he gives 12 tips for being effective in processing and filtering the information. Here is my favorite!
4. If it Piles Up, Throw it Away
If you fall too far behind, don’t dedicate 4 hours to catching up on 1,256 posts. Just click ‘Mark All As Read’ and move on. If you’re utilizing Delicious and StumbleUpon correctly, both later in this article, all the important stuff will come back to you.
