Subscribe to the Network4 Inputs I’m Cutting Off
A good leader has many inputs to help develop strong output, but right now it is time for me to focus on a few less inputs to reduce the noise. Here’s what I’m doing this week in the digital world to make sure I’m hearing what is important and not just filtering through piles and piles of stuff to find the good stuff.
Being more selective with the blogs I read
I’m reducing the number of blogs I read because some of the sources aren’t contributing to my journey. Not all blogs are worth being read, so I’m removing the feeds I used to like, blogs that have really dropped in quality content or blogs I bookmarked on a whim in the first place. Blogs that are only a distraction aren’t worth following, they’re probably worth visiting from time to time.Reducing the number of Twitterers I follow
I love Twitter, but there’s a ton of noise coming through that channel as well. I dropped about 40% of the people I was following, not because I don’t like them but because everything was getting too noisy and to hear what I wanted it was time to cut.Removing Instant Messenger
This morning I deleted my Windows Live chat program. I didn’t use this input that much honestly, so this one was the easiest to let go. It set up false expectations that I could be reached every time I sat down at the computer, and was just a general bother. Gone!Deleting My MySpace Account
This one was long overdue, I have become the worst MySpacer ever, logging in once a month at best. It was hard to give up my big-time status with 622 friends (ha!), but let’s be honest, Facebook is a better tool right now and this one is just leftover noise.
Are you reducing any noise in your life this week? Do it …
JG
I’ve been thinking of pruning down my google reader list as well, I might give up some of the blogs I rarely read and some that are updated so often that I don’t really read (I’m looking at you Engadget).
I use Digsby to keep me connected to my email, messaging, myspace, and facebook. I don’t really use myspace, but some of my teens do so I’ll keep it around.
I am starting to come to grips with my obsession with “checking” things online and at times it can become a disruption to my productivity. I might need to take some more drastic measures (like manditory tech/internet day off, etc.).