Streamlined Solopreneur: Tips to Help Small Business Owners Grow Without Burnout New Podcast: Paper & Smoke [Trailer Drop]
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Jan 9, 2026 In a world dominated by digital distractions, the host embarks on a digital detox to reconnect with the tangible. He reflects on the importance of analog experiences and the joy of hands-on craftsmanship. Exploring the balance between technology and real-life activities, he emphasizes the unique value human effort brings that AI cannot replicate. Listeners are invited to join a journey of rediscovery, focusing on hobbies like fountain pens and cigars, while celebrating the enduring significance of paper and fire.
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Technology Enabled Yet Distracting
- Joe Casabona recognizes that technology enabled his career but also creates constant distraction.
- He wants presence and tangible experiences as a corrective to digital reliance.
Do A Targeted Digital Detox
- Limit distractions rather than fully abandoning useful technology.
- Aim for a targeted digital detox to preserve benefits while reducing interruptions.
The Analog As Antidote To Algorithms
- Joe frames Paper and Smoke as an antithesis to algorithm-driven living and outsourced thinking.
- He emphasizes tactile, in-person, and physical experiences as increasingly valuable.