Yet again, I find myself conforming. Adapting as a reader.
- The Problem
I’ve always considered myself a patient reader. In the old days, before digital books came out, I almost always finished reading a book once I started. Now there are so many digital books out there, if one doesn’t suit my expectation or mood at the moment, I move on to another story. There are dozens more waiting in the files.
- The Reason
When I began blogging, I found the unique challenge of concentrating my exposition to roughly 300 words at a time, just so it wouldn’t get too long and boring. (My interviews are always longer, though.) Now I see a blog and scan it for numbers or bullet points. The easy way of grabbing the highlights instead of in-depth reading. The shorter, the more succinct, the better.
I know the main reason: way too much content for my brain to consume. And from that comes the practice of “reading triage.” Can’t read it all. Pick the best, the simplest to take in.
- The Response
So, I’ve started to do the same in my missives. Make it short, make it worthwhile, make it memorable. It’s just the way of today. Happy reading!
I agree, Jan. Because I only have so much time to read emails and Facebook posts, I only read the short ones. It’s a sign of the times, as you say. There’s too much out there.
Yeah, funny how we adjust without even knowing it. Trying to spend our time wisely, I’d say.