How I Work What comedian and podcast host Ryan Shelton learned after ditching his smartphone
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Jan 31, 2024 Comedian and podcast host Ryan Shelton shares his experience of ditching his smartphone and using a flip phone. He discusses the benefits of disconnecting from screens and social media, as well as the tools he uses to capture and organize his thoughts. He also reflects on overcoming envy and finding true happiness.
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Silence Made Social Time Rewarding
- On day two of using the flip phone Ryan walked 45 minutes in near silence and felt more excited to see his friend.
- The stillness increased his appreciation for social interaction and made people his main entertainment again.
Stillness Boosted Creativity And Clarity
- During ~200 days without a smartphone Ryan experienced clearer thinking and a surge of creative ideas.
- He described feeling like parts of his brain 'switched on' without constant screen stimulation.
Restore Your Phone To Essentials
- If a full flip-phone swap is impractical, reset your smartphone to bare essentials and reinstall only tool apps.
- Keep entertainment apps off and limit apps to calendar, maps, messages, and essential utilities.