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What's your preferred format of consuming content?
Feel free to comment and share why you consume the content in the format you prefer - is it easier to understand + comprehend, faster to consume, allows multi-tasking, etc.
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Zuza Kurowska
Podcasts for when I'm cooking or cleaning, watching for when I'm at a computer and reading for when I'm distraction-free!
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@rohanchaubey4 awesome. For me it's like:- reading > video > audio > graphics. I am really glad to know that we both like reading the most. :)
Mainly reading but I like audio as I can do something else at the same time (e.g. driving, cycling, cooking, etc?)
@valentin_haarscher @rohanchaubey4 Totaly agree with you on this one. Audio is by far the best way for me to consume content.
These days , my favorite is YouTube especially when I need to see tutorials. I prefer reading when it is important to have more descriptive information.
I may be in a minority, but I don't like video tutorials, udemy courses, etc. When I'm looking for an answer, I can scan text in seconds and find it. When I'm learning, I can read content in my own peace, skipping what I already know, not skipping by 5 seconds to make sure I don't miss anything important.
Text content FTW!
I feel there should be another option called "Depends" Rohan!
Please don't get me wrong here, but if you were to ask me:
I would say different mediums for different types of content. If it is something about life, philosophy etc, I would prefer a "podcast" (Ex:- TRS (The Ranveer Show) )
If it is about education, learning and execution, I would prefer "Video"
If it is news, I would say "infographics"
If it is an emotional story or fictional writing, I would say "Reading"
I feel "Context" is really important for consuming content. Context is the real behavioural trigger for any kind of content :)
I took the liberty to explain it in detail. Thanks for the opportunity Rohan!
I will almost always opt for a good read( blog post, case studies, research) but I'm always open to listen to a good podcast!
Depends on the content.
When I want to learn something for the long run, nothing beats reading + taking notes for me. Notes are written by hand - not typed - either on paper or on my iPad.
When I want to quick dive into something, then video tutorials are my go-to.
I also listen to a lot of stuff, podcast or audiobooks when working out, doing chores, running etc. This is reserved for books and topics that I consume for the fun of it.
I might be old school but I prefer reading because you can always re-think to concept without much interaction with the media
@rohanchaubey4 nice to see you here :-)
I listen to a ton of audiobooks. Having 2 kids means I don't have much time to sit and read in silence 😂. So I throw my headphones on and take regular walks instead.
I perhaps don't absorb as much content as I would actually reading the paperback, but if something is super interesting I'll listen to it at least twice!
I prefer Reading by and large because I can skim and go back and forth while I try to get a better understanding. For entertainment, I prefer video so I can sit back and enjoy. I think it's a active vs passive consumption preference
