Do you need the media to tell you what reality is?
"To be completely cured of newspapers, spend a year reading the previous week's newspapers." - Nassim Nicholas Taleb
If you look back at headlines from 10 or 15 years ago, you’ll notice that much of the news was either trivial, distracting, or sometimes outright false. Predictions like Antarctica disappearing in 20 years, or the extinction of wolves, bears, and trees were rampant. A century ago, the media focused on reporting facts—this happened, then that happened. Over time, the shift moved towards less factual reporting and more opinion and commentary. Nowadays, some news outlets even fabricate facts, turning the news into a propaganda machine with questionable motives.
While it might feel like you’re accomplishing something by staying updated with the news, the reality is that it often doesn’t impact you directly. It’s good to be aware of global events, but don’t mistake this for productivity. You’re not actually doing anything. Focus on your work instead.
Out of the approximately 10,000 news stories you’ve read in the past year, can you name one that genuinely helped you make a better decision about a serious matter affecting your life, career, or business?
“The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.” – Thomas Jefferson
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