I consume 90% of my incoming information via several hundred RSS feeds.
I read these feeds in Google Reader.
I organize these feeds into 3 folders labeled 0, 1, and 2. 0 contains feeds I feel I must read. 1 contains feeds I’d like to read. 2 contains feeds that are less important, but I’ll read if I’m bored or have free time. (Be sure to somewhat frequently reevaluate each feed. Move it to the appropriate folder or unsubscribe.)
When I start reading, I make sure I read everything in folder 0. Time permitting, I cascade through the remaining two folders.
As I go through my feeds, I read ones that are fairly short and star ones that require more time from me (like most LW posts). At a later time, I go through my starred posts and make a quick judgment on each one to decide if I want to invest the time reading it. Unstar and forget about the ones which don’t pass. Read the ones which do.
Familiarize yourself with the keyboard shortcuts for Reader. It makes the experience of using it more enjoyable.
I consume 90% of my incoming information via several hundred RSS feeds.
I read these feeds in Google Reader.
I organize these feeds into 3 folders labeled 0, 1, and 2. 0 contains feeds I feel I must read. 1 contains feeds I’d like to read. 2 contains feeds that are less important, but I’ll read if I’m bored or have free time. (Be sure to somewhat frequently reevaluate each feed. Move it to the appropriate folder or unsubscribe.)
When I start reading, I make sure I read everything in folder 0. Time permitting, I cascade through the remaining two folders.
As I go through my feeds, I read ones that are fairly short and star ones that require more time from me (like most LW posts). At a later time, I go through my starred posts and make a quick judgment on each one to decide if I want to invest the time reading it. Unstar and forget about the ones which don’t pass. Read the ones which do.
Familiarize yourself with the keyboard shortcuts for Reader. It makes the experience of using it more enjoyable.