Good stuff Mack! This reminds me of the 'spheres of influence' framework. Yes, external events can impact and influence us, but our locus of control is far closer to home. The further out on the edges of the spheres we live, the more we're putting ourselves in a space where we can easily feel helpless.
That's a great explanation, thank you Scott! That feeling of helplessness can be overwhelming, if not debilitating. And unfortunately, we are in an era where media and even influencers are creating content designed to outrage and drive visceral emotional responses. My hope is that more of us will focus on where we have contro vs paying attention to the areas out of our control. Appreciate your thoughtful viewpoint as always, have a Happy New Year, Scott!
Happy New Year to you and all of our SubStack friends. Great advice Mack. I pulled the plug on cable and cut off the news media years ago. We are much better for it.
Online, I don’t pay attention to the old corporate discredited media. I only listen to independents of multiple points of view. If there’s information bias, at least you know that going in.
The people who take your advice will thrive more and so will their families and friends.
If the apocalypse really happens we’ll know about it without watching the news.
Happy New Year, Vic! Thanks for chiming in. I have so many friends that have done like you have and have pulled the plug on cable and MSM. I have yet to hear anyone say they regret their decision.
Thank you for noticing, I really think it can and does apply to all areas of life. We need to assert more control over our own lives, and that starts with asserting over where and what we give our attention to. Thank you for reading and sharing.
Preach! I love this message Mack and 100% agree. Wishing you a productive and beautiful 2025 🥳✨🕊️
Thank you, Hege, we are very much kindred spirits, I think. Happy New Year!
Good stuff Mack! This reminds me of the 'spheres of influence' framework. Yes, external events can impact and influence us, but our locus of control is far closer to home. The further out on the edges of the spheres we live, the more we're putting ourselves in a space where we can easily feel helpless.
That's a great explanation, thank you Scott! That feeling of helplessness can be overwhelming, if not debilitating. And unfortunately, we are in an era where media and even influencers are creating content designed to outrage and drive visceral emotional responses. My hope is that more of us will focus on where we have contro vs paying attention to the areas out of our control. Appreciate your thoughtful viewpoint as always, have a Happy New Year, Scott!
Happy New Year to you and all of our SubStack friends. Great advice Mack. I pulled the plug on cable and cut off the news media years ago. We are much better for it.
Online, I don’t pay attention to the old corporate discredited media. I only listen to independents of multiple points of view. If there’s information bias, at least you know that going in.
The people who take your advice will thrive more and so will their families and friends.
If the apocalypse really happens we’ll know about it without watching the news.
Blessings for the new year.
Happy New Year, Vic! Thanks for chiming in. I have so many friends that have done like you have and have pulled the plug on cable and MSM. I have yet to hear anyone say they regret their decision.
Thank you for noticing, I really think it can and does apply to all areas of life. We need to assert more control over our own lives, and that starts with asserting over where and what we give our attention to. Thank you for reading and sharing.