Simplify the Internet

Post written by Leo Babauta. The Internet is overwhelming for many people — it never ends, and our connection to it is consuming more and more of our time. When things get overwhelming, my advice is always the same: simplify. But how do you simplify such a complicated beast as the Internet? It’s impossible! Actually, no, it’s doable, but it takes a willingness to let go. Without letting go, there is no simplicity. Let’s take a look at some ways to simplify the Internet. The Complications How you simplify depends a lot on what you do on a regular basis, and that’s different for everyone. Some common things that many people do regularly: Social networks: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, Tumblr Social news: Reddit, Digg, Hacker News Blogs, cooking sites, long-form magazines and other fun/interesting things to read News and sports sites Email Actual work tools like Google Docs, WordPress, Basecamp, etc. Shopping sites like Amazon Tools for learning like Code Academy, Khan Academy, Duolingo Tools for productivity, goals and personal finances Games Videos Music Fitness sites Whew! That’s just the tip of the iceberg too. I haven’t touched weird stuff, nerdy stuff, academic stuff, or porn. Let’s see if we can simplify. Simplify Social Let’s start by saying that no, we don’t need to be connected on social networks as much as many people think they need to be. I have nothing against social networks, but I do think we let ourselves beco...
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