Most of us have a gut feeling that we’re using our phones too much, that social media is sucking away our time and energy, and that we’re letting our devices hijack our productivity… but what can we do about it? Technology is an inescapable part of life, so does that mean we’re doomed to be distracted forever? Absolutely not, says today’s guest, Cal Newport. Cal has written extensively about how our addiction to digital tools is costing us both productivity and peace. But rather than asking us to give them up completely, he’s identified a series of techniques and strategies that can help us reclaim control over our time, attention, and energy and ultimately, lead a richer life. And in this unmissable episode, he’s explaining exactly how to do it.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.