"Digital minimalism is a philosophy that helps you question what digital communication tools (and behaviors surrounding these tools) add the most value to your life. It is motivated by the belief that intentionally and aggressively clearing away low-value digital noise, and optimizing your use of the tools that really matter, can significantly improve your life."
– Cal Newport
Everyone reaches a breaking point when it becomes crystal clear that something has to change. Some behaviors are just plain unhealthy. I knew, for instance, when to quit smoking (the first time, anyway) and I knew the day I should start skipping that butter scone with my café latte every morning. I will always remember…
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When I first decided to reclaim my overloaded brain, starting with my phone, I thought I was oh-so-terribly-clever when I told a friend I was breaking up with it. I soon discovered mine was not an original idea in the least. And thank goodness for that. Substacker, TED speaker, health and science journalist, and author…
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We had just touched down in Londrina, Brazil. Never heard of Londrina? Neither had I. Before Maple Bear, all I knew about Brazil was soccer, military dictatorships, and The Girl from Ipanema. We travel carry-on so were the first to exit. A Maple Bear logo was our greeter’s giveaway. She only saw the President and…
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