“Future generations will look back at TV as the lead in the water pipes that slowly drove the Roman’s mad.” – Kurt Vonnegut
Is the media reporting news or causing a lot of it?
If you didn’t tune in would you know all the bad things going on?
Do you feel worse when paying attention to the media?
The only thing stopping you from turning it off is that your primitive brain is wired to pay attention to bad news as a means of survival – and the media knows that. This is no longer necessary for you.
Do you want to feel better and live a better, less stressful, less biased life?
Off button.
Happy healthy New Year. I’m never watching 2020 again.
Thanks Larry for a very informative year
Happy New Year! All the Best in 2021…
This is the constant message I keep telling my friends and family. Stop the poison already! Change to a music station and see how your mood changes. I personally like edifying podcasts. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to everyone! Welcome 2021!
I agree with this to a degree. I only challenge the thought that news is all bad. That all media lies and we should not arm ourselves with knowledge. We as Americans have gotten fat and lazy on consuming things that are easy and not good for us. I think if you are watching any news channel you are probably watching someones opinion or bias. If you are reading the news it is more likely to be based on facts and not opinions. People not trusting the news is dangerous. In business that would be like not trusting the P&L, if you dont know whats going on you cant adjust and make changes to get back in the profit or see market trends that will effect your business. Looking for quality media sources is the key, just like looking at KPIs that matter to your business health. Ignoring talk radio, social media and tv talk shows is probably a good idea, but ignoring news is not a long term strategy I suggest. I see people relying on Facebook posts for information, looking at what media you are consuming is more the problem I think. Garbage in and garbage out. Knowing what you can control is the second discipline, is this something you can control or change? If its out of your hands than dont worry and dont stress. I feel like dumbing people down will not help solve issues but create other ones. I am optimistic that 2021 will be better and only voice an opinion to look at what media you consume and how you let it effect you. Control the garbage and control your life! Happy new years!
I’ve been following your advice on this for years now. I feel much better and more in control of my life. Great Advice Larry–as always!
I agree. Television, movies, and radio all mislead you by making you think that the story is about you, keeping you intrigued. Pick up a book!
Amen!