This is Why I’ve Stopped Watching TV

2 reasons to keep your TV off

Shachar pan
The Shortform
1 min readMar 23, 2023

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A blurred TV while someone holds the remote control
Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

Zombies are Less Productive

Watching TV wastes my free time. Worse than that, it degenerates my creative muscles, which is a big deal for creators.

So why waste all that time becoming a TV zombie when you can use that time to get ahead of your side hustle goals?

As obvious as it sounds, people still let themselves watch series and TV shows for too long.

I’ve decided to stop watching TV and now have way more time to write. Such a simple act has tripled my productivity.

No Drama

TV series and movies aim for one thing — to increase the drama. That’s why today we see crueler characters, more vivid shooting effects, and many reality shows.

That drama isn’t for me. Not anymore. I prefer being neutral with my emotions — growing my side hustle, visiting the nearby park, and spending good time with my friends and family.

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Shachar pan
The Shortform

A deep-dive, late bloomer sharing his journey with blogging, YouTube, and personal development.