Hurry Slowly Craig Mod: I Want My Attention Back!
Oct 24, 2017
In this conversation, Craig Mod, a writer and designer, addresses the pervasive issue of 'attention slavery' in our tech-driven world. He shares his experiences of disconnecting from the internet to boost creativity and the challenges faced during a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat. Mod emphasizes mindfulness practices and offers practical strategies like digital detoxes and brainstorming with blackboards to regain focus. His insights encourage listeners to reclaim their attention and navigate distractions in modern life.
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Internet Kills Focus Fast
- Craig Mod shares that touching the internet kills his focus, likening his mind to a bowl of guppies craving dopamine hits.
- He avoids internet during creative work by pretending it doesn't exist and turning it off at night until afternoon following day.
Block Internet For Morning Focus
- Craig Mod keeps internet off until after lunch to ensure a substantive, focused morning of work.
- He puts his phone into airplane mode and closes digital distractions the night before to aid deep concentration.
Meditation Retreat Transforms Presence
- Craig Mod describes his difficult 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat with complete media withdrawal and forced presence.
- After initial struggle, he deeply embraced mindful awareness down to daily actions, transforming simple tasks into rituals.