In today’s world of tweets, iPhones and Facebook, we are constantly bombarded more than ever with a never-ending stream of inputs. People indulge an enormous number of distractions in their daily lives, from television, to the internet, to all of the things we let ourselves get hung up on.
Think about two things. One, imagine what it would have been like to live before electricity was invented. Imagine having to read, or spend time outside, or have conversations, to enjoy life. Imagine not having people constantly texting, instant messaging, calling you.
Two (a much less simple/quick exercise), ask yourself what do you really need in order to be happy. You may think you want more money, or more things, or more tv shows, but think about it long and hard and I bet you’ll conclude its none of those things.. Remove as many non-important things from your life; simplicity will set you free.
If you can be truly focused for even a subset of your time on this earth, you’ll still be way ahead of most people.