Michael Guimarin has spent the last four years coaching people on how to manage their information diets. Mark “Moose” McGrath and I asked him how too much information breaks orientation, and what to do about it.
The one-day detox
Michael walks through his one-day, low-information detox. The point is to move from simply taking in observations to actually orienting. He lays out structured steps to cut the pull of synthetic forces and rebuild your sensemaking.
Daily habits
We get practical. Michael talks about the generational differences in how people handle information. He suggests creating space at the start of the day and connecting with your surroundings before you pick up a device. Keep devices out of the bedroom. Pay attention to how body position affects your work.
Networks and narratives
We also look at decentralized networks and how communication has changed. Tribal signifiers, global supply chains and the shift in consulting all come up. When information is everywhere, the advice business changes too.
Michael’s stories make it concrete. Small, deliberate steps can free up attention every day.
What would you notice in one day with no feeds?
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