New Things

About the Substack

Practical tips for managing the onslaught of new things in our lives, drawn from reporting and research for my upcoming book.

About Eric Athas

A journalist writing about the onslaught of new things. Iā€™m writing a book with Grand Central Balance about how to reshape your relationship with newness to save you time, money, and attention. Day job as a deputy editor at The New York Times.

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