Ever catch yourself doom-scrolling on your phone for “just a minute” and suddenly—boom—an hour’s gone?
Yup, been there too. And you’re not alone. Do you know that the global average screen time is now over 6.5 hours a day, and that constant digital input is frying our focus, joy, and creativity?
In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I share the antidote—something that’s helped me and so many high-performing entrepreneurs rediscover clarity, purpose, and peace: the Digital Detox Revolution.
I just wrapped another Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure, where we take driven, successful entrepreneurs deep into the backcountry and literally take their phones away for five days. Sound intense? It is—and it's also absolutely transformational.
In this episode, I talk about what really happens when you ditch the screens, embrace stillness, and reconnect with nature, yourself, and the people around you.
From anxiety to alignment, these five days offer a powerful reset. I share stories, science, and strategies to help you bring more digital detox into your everyday life—even if you're not camping in the wild. You’ll hear how guys who were twitchy from phone withdrawals on Day 1 ended up experiencing their biggest personal breakthroughs by Day 5—all from the simple act of unplugging.
Here are a few key takeaways:
Stillness breeds clarity. Your best ideas live in the space between distractions.
Digital disconnection is a superpower. Especially for creatives and entrepreneurs, it’s crucial to carve out tech-free time.
Nature and community amplify transformation. There’s magic in unplugged connection.
Tech habits shape your life. If your reality isn’t fulfilling, check your screen time.
Make play and presence a priority. Bookend your day tech-free, or try a Sunday screen sabbatical—you’ll be amazed at the results.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, creatively blocked, or just out of sync with what matters most, this episode might just be the gentle slap you need (in the best way possible). Tune in and let’s rewire our reality—one digital detox at a time.
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