The best way to kick your scrolling habit is to introduce more “high quality leisure” into your life. But how do you accomplish this goal? In this replay of a classic episode from February, 2024, Cal walks through six new habits – what he calls a “high quality leisure toolkit” – for rebuilding your life around more meaningful activities.
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DEEP DIVE:
(0:00) Confronting Your Phone
QUESTIONS:
(13:06) What does Cal think about Neil Postman’s “Amusing Ourselves To Death”?
(17:45) Can you pursue high quality leisure after a day filled with deep work?
(21:56) Can commercial breaks be used for high quality leisure?
(25:04) Will digital minimalism work in an age of augmented reality?
(31:26) How can a full time YouTuber practice digital minimalism?
(38:34) How to share content online?
(46:27) Cost-benefit analysis of technology usage
WHAT CAL IS UP TO:
(49:09) JRR Tolkien’s Search for Depth
YOUTUBE TITLE:
– How to Kick Your Scrolling Habit (Practical Advice)
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