People who make phones and apps are smarter than us. Their only goal is to get you hooked. I think it’s good to realize that.
That’s why I often try to remind myself not to depend on smartphones too much because my attention matters more than productivity.
It’s time to reclaim your attention. And thereby, reclaim your life. It’s worth it.
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Perfect for people who: Spend too much time worrying about how much didn’t get done yesterday/have a lot of bad habits that prevent productivity.
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