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This view is overly-simplistic. There is a difference between being up-to-date on your industry and being distracted. If you're an SEO, for example, you need t

This view is overly-simplistic. There is a difference between being up-to-date on your industry and being distracted. If you're an SEO, for example, you need to keep up with Google algorithm updates. If you're a doctor, you need to keep up with new drugs and treatments. If you work in marketing, it's important to keep up with your competitors. I'm not so interested in LinkedIn's news products, but my former employer used them very effectively. Spending all day refreshing Hacker News certainly won't help you be productive, but checking the front page once or twice a day can help you stay abreast of the tech startup industry. The key is discipline.

bambax 14y ago
Yes, yes, you're right about discipline and the "overly-simplistic" point. I was being sarcastic. But I really wish my doctors don't count on comments on LinkedIn to keep up with "new drugs and treatments"! I hope they're subscribed to professional journals or go to conferences, etc. The larger point being, every professional community has its specialized hubs. If LinkedIn strategy is to become the universal professional hub for all... well then that's a "frighteningly ambitious" idea. I can't see them pulling it off but who knows -- and thanks for pointing it out.