Over-consumption leads to underproduction. Underproduction has it's own problems and consequences. Unfortunately under-consumption doesn't usually lead to progress either.
When you are constantly trying to consume new material your brain doesn't have enough time to fully digest the information. Your brain simply serves you as a filing cabinet storing information with the hope that it may one day be pertinent. It takes time and contemplation for an idea/concept to reach the point of application. Absorbing more facts will lead to knowledge but not an understanding of what to do with that knowledge. Dwelling on and developing deep understanding of those realities lead to practical application.
There is a lot of information available now. When you are constantly bombarded with opportunities to absorb information how do you choose what to consume? Maybe more important, what not to consume?
One solution is do not read/watch everything you want, but only what you are ready for. For example, you want to read a book on finances, global poverty, running, religion, etc.... because you like the author and topic. But if you are not ready to make the necessary changes for application, then put the book back on the shelf. It doesn't matter how passionate you are. It will serve you better another time. Choose to read something you have mentally prepared yourself to apply. Then spend an adequate amount of time absorbing and contemplating the material.
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