Why You Need A Digital Detox with Andrew Wilkinson

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May 19, 2022

Andrew Wilkinson, co-founder of Tiny and entrepreneur, discusses his journey through a month-long digital detox and its transformative effects. He explores the dangers of tech addiction and how disengaging from screens can ignite creativity. Wilkinson emphasizes the value of solitude for fresh ideas and reflects on the pressures of wealth-centered environments. He shares insights on saying no to opportunities, the significance of meaningful connections, and the importance of embracing boredom for personal growth.

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ANECDOTE

Digital Detox Experience

Andrew Wilkinson discusses his experience with a month-long digital detox.
He felt miserable from constant technology use and found relief after disconnecting.

INSIGHT

Tech as Dopamine Addiction

Overuse of technology can lead to a dopamine addiction, similar to drug or alcohol addiction.
Constant stimulation dulls the dopamine reward system, requiring a detox to reset.

ADVICE

How to Detox

Try a digital detox to reset your dopamine system and rediscover simple pleasures.
Start small and gradually increase the duration, similar to drug/alcohol rehab.

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Does dopamine have you hooked on tech? If you find yourself unable to put down the phone, it may be time for a detox. Entrepreneur and investor Andrew Wilkinson walks us through his personal addiction and how getting off the grid for a technological rehab helped him bring back his inner fire. Andrew is a father, original thinker, and co-founder of Tiny, a not so tiny company that buys internet businesses. He joins hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg to explore creative boredom, original thinking, building your board of personal advisors, and humans inability to manage risk.

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