You are right, "information overload" is a problem we all face.
Here's what I do to try to not overload myself and manage my time;
Each day I scan through the newsletters I subscibe to, but without actually reading them thoroughly first off.
I have trained my mind to "pick up" on certain keywords and phrases that will be of benefit to me or I have an interest in.
Once my eyes pick up these key words in a quick "scan or speed read", I then read the first few paragraphs or sentences alittle more diligently. Once I know that an article is going to be of value to me, I then "cut & paste" the whole article and place it in a Word document. I then save each document in a well organized directory and sub directory structure.
I have about 25 or so categories to file this inforamtion for later reference, for example;
- Web design articles
- e-zine marketing
- Search Engine "how tos"
- ebook ideas,
etc, etc.
I delete the newsletters, etc once I've finished this process.
Then instead of filling my head with information I won't be using straight away.... I can always easily find it later when needed. When I go away on holidays, I often burn my current information directory "databank" to a CD, and "catch up" reading these articles and "tid bits" on my laptop.
Warmest Regards
Ricky Higgs
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