Abrupt Advice: The Age of Convenience
What we’ve been taught to expect from modern technology
According to multiple studies, humans now have a shorter attention span than goldfish (8 seconds to 9 seconds, in 2013). Over time, the average attention span has been on a downward trend. I would continue to talk about this, but I’ve probably lost your attention. 😬
Instead, I will get straight to the point. These days, everyone expects results quickly: search results, online orders, trips, etc. This is natural, as our privileges have led us to become adjusted to convenience.
Convenience is a common factor that you can credit the success of many large companies to. Amazon, Google, Uber, and companies like Android and Apple (though they are on thin ice after removing the headphone jack from iPhones) are widely known companies that deliver the experience of convenience.
In my eyes, there are three criteria for determining what makes something convenient:
- How fast it is
- How easy it is to use
- How it will make your life simpler
That’s it, that’s all. Even that list is convenient- quick, easy and simple. You can use this list to compare products, tasks, and more.
This concept is especially important if you are creating a product or managing a company- make it convenient for the customer. If you make it easier for them, they will want to use your services without feeling pressured to.
Once again, this can apply to different aspects of life. You could make things more convenient for yourself by developing a routine, delegating tasks, using tools/resources to increase efficiency, you get the point.
To sum up a short article with a short recommendation, ask yourself:
What can you do to make your life more convenient for you?
Abrupt Advice is a series of short articles in which I list some advice and practices that I’ve learned with time. These articles are based on personal experience and opinion, so feel free to disagree with certain statements. If I’ve inspired you or if you have suggestions for topics/edits, please leave a comment.
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