It’s ok to be picky about what you read, what you watch and what you listen to. Your time, attention and energy are all finite resources. Be careful how you use, spend, waste or invest them. 

It does not matter how many people recommend a book, if it is not resonating with you then put it down and read something else. It may not be the right book for you, or the right time for you to read that book. I have books I have put down and then gone back to months later when I was in a different place mentally and I got a lot of value from the book. Others I have put down, never to return to again.

It is ok to reread books as often as you like. You will likely get something new out of the book every time you reread it. 

It is ok (and highly encouraged) to be very selective about where you get your news and what you read or listen to regarding current events. You do not have to read every article someone links to on Facebook or LinkedIn. You do not have to read the newspaper or watch the news every day. If you are going to forward articles to other people make sure you read the full article first. Headlines can be deceiving and people will get frustrated if you send them articles you have not bothered to read yourself. 

It is ok to be selective about what podcasts you listen to. Just because you subscribe to a podcast does not mean you have to listen to every episode. I have a few podcasts where I really like the interview style of the host. I will look at the topic and the guest and determine if I am willing invest the time to listen to that episode. There are some podcasters who have some great guests on, but their style of interviewing guests drives me crazy so rather than get frustrated I will find other options for listening to that guest. It is ok to fast-forward through the first 5 to 8 minutes of many podcasts where they are talking about their sponsors and advocating you go to iTunes and leave a review to boost ratings. It is also ok to listen to the information about the various sponsors as there may be some that resonate with you and of course it is ok to go to iTunes and leave a review if you got great value from that episode. 

You do not have to read every W.I.N. Wednesday post. Some of the topics I write about may not be of interest to you and I get that. 

What’s Important Now? It is ok to be picky about how you invest your time, energy and attention.

Take care.

Brian Willis

www.lifesmostpowerfulquestion.com

www.winningmindtraining.com

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