I think there are a lot of things that we would be better off spending our time doing than worrying about many of the daily things that we do. You almost have to change how you are wired to get out of that cycle though. It's the norm and what should be the norm is now the exception. I think more of us should strive to be exceptional.
After talking to many people about it, there seems to be this idea that unless in the cycle, we are missing out on something. In my opinion, there is very little that the news will bring that is actionable immediately. If there is something important, someone will let me know.
I agree!!! I like the way you phrased this.