24/7 News Cycle: Stop Reacting, Start Living!

Summary

The 24/7 news cycle is criticized for activating rather than informing, leading to widespread exhaustion and conflict avoidance. Living abroad allows for a detachment from this constant noise, highlighting the futility of worrying about things outside of one's control, such as political events in distant capitals. The practical takeaway is to disengage from news that doesn't serve you and focus on what you can influence.