15 hours ago
- The author switched to consuming all content at 1x speed, including podcasts, YouTube videos, and audiobooks.
- They created a rule: if something isn't worth consuming at 1x, it's not worth consuming at all.
- Consuming at 2x speed is often driven by FOMO or anxiety, not genuine productivity.
- The goal should be consuming better, not consuming more—life happens at 1x speed.
- Boredom is essential for processing ideas and having original thoughts.
- Faster consumption often leads to less retention and understanding, like empty calories.
- The 1x rule acts as a quality filter, making you selective about what you consume.
- Slowing down leads to greater enjoyment, engagement, and memory of content.
- Intentionality is key: ask what you're trying to gain from consumption.