| I started feeling this exact same way a year or two ago, and made two important rules for myself. 1. All consumption must result in creation. First, I started making creative routines around all my existing consumption habits. For example, I now synthesize all my readings into book reviews. This practice makes me more intentional about my media habits. If I'm curious about something, I write an essay about the topic. The essay format helps limit the scope and narrow down exactly what I'm curious about or trying to argue. I end up publishing about 5-15% of my essays. 2. Keep a project-based timeline. To truly learn something, you must apply your knowledge. I create 3-4 day "projects" for everything I want to do, and throw them on a public timeline. This helps me prioritize and stick to "one big thing" at a time. When I make a long-term plan, I'm less likely to get distracted by shiny things and rabbit-holes. 3. Restrict your media intake. Wikipedia and Youtube offer great content, but rarely give the active learning experience needed to feel accomplished. If you get off the internet and start making things, you'll feel less tempted by new topics and have more time for creating things that last. --- [1] https://taylor.town/books [2] https://taylor.town/now |