Signal + Survival
Filed under: Soft Armor, Tactical Media, Companion Tools
Entry ID: X.1
Stop choking on info. Take back control.
Info’s a flood—most of it’s noise, not truth.
This isn’t about mastering it; it’s about not drowning.
Use what works for you. Ditch the rest.
Core Moves
1. Filter Fast
- Ask: What’s this trying to make me do? (Not just what it says.)
- Most media want your clicks, not your brain.
- Spot the game: Who’s pushing it? What’s their angle?
2. Pause When It Hits
- Feel pissed, scared, overwhelmed? Stop.
- Wait 5 minutes (or 24 hours if you can).
- Ask: Is this urgent, or just loud?
3. Cut the Crap
- Pick 1–2 solid sources. Skip the rest.
- No endless scrolling—set a timer if you have to.
- Drop the junk that makes you feel worse.
4. Gut-Check It
- Ask: Who’s winning if I buy this?
- If it’s all vibes and no facts, it’s probably bullshit.
Survival Hacks
Under Pressure?
- 5-Min Delay: Breathe, not knee-jerk.
- Quick Tag: Jot “This feels off” and move on.
- 2-Min Break: Step away, breathe, reset.
- One Question: “Who’s screwing with me here?”
Overwhelm’s a Clue
- Don’t just sit in it—ask: What’s triggering this?
- Cut one thing. (Notifications off for an hour?)
- It’s not you failing—it’s the system screwing you.
Why Bother?
Info’s a trap built to hook you.
This cracks it open.
Rewrite it your way. Keep what sticks.