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 […]
It’s frustrating and demoralizing to waste time when you have things to get done. Here are 11 ways to stop wasting time and do what matters.
[Updated February 23, 2024] There is no shortage of writing apps that promise to remove distractions and make your writing better than ever. The abundance of choices can be both a blessing and a curse. […]