1MW No. 226: Finding Wisdom, True Generosity, and Enhancing Human Connection with AI

1MW No. 226: Finding Wisdom, True Generosity, and Enhancing Human Connection with AI

The Hidden Cost of Information Overload

We’re drowning in information but starving for wisdom.?

It’s tempting to think more information will lead to better understanding, but past a certain point, more input rarely means more insight.

Constant consumption without reflection leaves us scattered, overwhelmed, and unfocused. In chasing every piece of information, we miss the wisdom hidden beneath the surface.

Today, try this:

  1. Choose One Piece – Pick one article, one chapter, or one idea that resonates with you.
  2. Remove Distractions – Close other tabs, silence notifications, and give it your full attention.
  3. Engage Deeply – Ask yourself:

  • What stands out?
  • Why does this matter to me?
  • How can I use it?

Don't mistake volume for value. Focus reveals meaning that distraction keeps hidden.


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Festus Adekanye, PMP?

Shift Supervisor at LNGCanada

2 周

Insightful

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Mike Dullaghan, AIF?

Director of Retirement Sales Execution

2 周

Brilliant, just sheer brilliance Greg. Thank you. #LessisMore

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Joseph Peter

Cloud Engineer | DevOps Engineer | Cloud Support Engineer | AWS Community Builder | 2x AWS Certified | Terraform Certified | Linux Certified | Python | GitHub | Docker | Kubernetes | Azure

3 周

To make sense of it all is what matter's the most. using right filter helps us out to keep us from drowning with consumption.

Ravi Patel

Finance and Data Analyst | Helping build data-driven teams

3 周

No, that’s wisdom. We need to begin valuing wisdom (knowledge that works across all epochs and situations) over knowledge. Same challenge since the iron age. Doesn’t mean we can’t win :D I’m just being tongue in cheek, absolutely right and great message, Greg McKeown!!

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