Comment by lrvick

What worked for me is 5 years ago I canceled my cellular subscription, and about 4 years ago gave up regularly carrying devices when I leave home at all. When I travel I carry a tiny laptop which requires some intention to pull it out when I need to, but it cannot notify me.

This has dramatically improved my attention span and I deliver far more personal and professional projects now in my late 30s than I could at any point in my 20s.

I am completely serious. You do not need to let apps and people be able to reach you at any time to lead a socially rich life in the modern world. Schedule time to do internet things, then walk away from your desk and live in the real world.

I run a b2b tech company in Silicon Valley. If I can do it anyone can.