The Attention Expert joined us to discuss why we form bad habits and what we can do to resist the lure of technology. If habits are meant to be useful, why then do we form […]

Are you a shallow or deep worker? Not sure? Discover how you can create and maintain a state of steady focus and improve productivity. Picture this: a laptop sits in the middle of a desk, […]

What happens when technology frees us from the burdens that we don’t want to be rid of? Writer, speaker, podcast host, and longtime friend-of-Freedom Christina Crook has been studying the relationship between joy and technology […]

The Shallows author joined us to discuss just why attention is so important. Is the internet making us stupid? What is the difference between information and knowledge – and why does it matter? This week […]

A great, green philosopher once said, “You must unlearn what you have learned.” If you know the source of that quote (Yoda from Star Wars), then congratulations: you are a nerd like me.  For everyone […]

Being able to write fast is a superpower. If you’re writing a book or screenplay, you can finish it faster. You’re able to plow through your email more quickly. If you’re a student, you can […]

[Updated February 23, 2024] If I told you that taking a social media break would change your life, would you believe me? Hear me out. It’s estimated that between 5 – 10% of Americans are […]

Few things are more frustrating than struggling to focus.  You’ve got important things to do, and yet you find yourself unable to concentrate on the task at hand. The ability to stay focused for more […]