After an epiphany at the recent Vipassana, I've decided to significantly cut down on my use of WhatsApp. I've permanently turned off notifications etc.
Instant messaging also gives a false sense of urgency. For example, a direct message on Slack request, requesting a response, or a heads up on a bug in a group channel, often generates an immediate response from people. It takes a lot of discipline, to be process oriented and categorize severity and priority based on the actual urgency.
A Face-to-face discussion, allows for nuance to trickle in, and helps us make more rational determinations.
Instant messaging also gives a false sense of urgency. For example, a direct message on Slack request, requesting a response, or a heads up on a bug in a group channel, often generates an immediate response from people. It takes a lot of discipline, to be process oriented and categorize severity and priority based on the actual urgency.
A Face-to-face discussion, allows for nuance to trickle in, and helps us make more rational determinations.
Very strongly agree with the false sense of urgency thing.
Slack is “flat”. Very difficult to prioritise.