Cal Newport On Why You Should Quit Social Media, 'Digital Minimalism' + More

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Cal Newport, author and professor at Georgetown University, drops in to break down how the internet and social media can take you away from what's more important in your life. His book, 'Digital Minimalism,' dives into knowing how much is enough use of our personal technology in day to day life.
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@OmarOmar-jd9ou 5 років тому

Ditching social media as a whole and purchasing instruments to learn instead was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made thus far in my life.

@MO-hq9vs 5 років тому

Omar Omar you’re on UKposts

@fetti214 5 років тому

M O exactly 😂 but I’m his defense I don’t look at UKposts like that

@rebekavi8672 5 років тому

Man that sounds like such a fulfilling feeling 😌

@OmarOmar-jd9ou 5 років тому

Rebeka Vi much better than just watching ppl do stuff lol. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we stop focusing on the lives of other ppl.

@odetobaltimore 5 років тому

@@OmarOmar-jd9ou got em

@user-yv8sy3gv2s 5 років тому

Social media has made people awkward its like you’ll get together with friends and everybody is staring at their phone

@youngjdet 5 років тому

@Fr33 Worker he's telling the truth. You're probably one of the people he's talking about.

@newyorkmedicalmarijuana4711 5 років тому

@Fr33 Worker you sound like a kid who cant take advice from someone older than you or smarter than you dont worry we were all lke that a one point you will realize that this is an important topic

@iunderstanphotography2780 5 років тому

" aint nothing wrong with starring at your phone, " Cal's entire Breakfast Club segment was about whats wrong with staring at your phone. I know the younger gen has grown up with this tech and social media bu the's telling you whats wrong about it, just like someone talked about how harmful cigarettes were back in the day. How did that work out? People getting cancer and people still smoking

@nisharobinson7811 5 років тому

So true!

@seanhurley9216 5 років тому

Most people that work in social media still use flip phones, why is that?

@lefty206 5 років тому

The main point of what he's saying is, use social media for your benefit, don't let IT use you. Very good advice that can improve many people's daily mental health and growth.

@Simon_MD 5 років тому

Self-discipline is key!

@TyroneBiggums789 5 років тому

Very well said and wholeheartedly agree.

@crowdfundyourdream 5 років тому

Exactly! I have a web-based business, so I'm very clear about why I use social media, although I do my share of trash talking on FB w/friends (privately). I started a business IG several months ago and essentially stopped using my personal IG. It suddenly became a complete waste of time to use the platform for just scrolling and liking random nonsense.

@adrian3865 5 років тому

yeh, that goes for everything. including food. use it, dont let it use you.

@cevvenup8299 5 років тому

@@crowdfundyourdream I feel you. I first got on instagram because you can post artistic photos and such or creative things - even just general photography of nature and various things. Now, IG essentially became a soft porn site and full of low vibration imagery...you got great things on Instagram still but it often gets overlooked for more degrading things.

@ClaireHaire 5 років тому

I had a friend get mad at me bc I told her via phone happy birthday and I didnt make a status about her. Talk about backwards, I'm going to be 30 soon and made me really think do I really need friends.

@eobardthawne7126 5 років тому

Beautiful black sister. I love u.

@papaguapa1361 5 років тому

nope, I had to drop all my friends because ppl are so fake, you would be surprised how your own friends talk about u behind your back.

@hcromwell661 5 років тому

Ol' girl is definitely not a "friend" u need. Life gives us more than enough drama. We certainly dont need more from social media. #scrollLess

@EVITO50 5 років тому

Claire Joseph Damn, she sounds like a narcissist. 🤦🏽‍♂️

@amattu8347 5 років тому

Claire Joseph she’s ridiculous so take no notice of her. When I used to post on Facebook I limited my birthday posts to immediate family only. I never did friends because you do a status about one, then everyone else will expect it.

@DenverTexan 5 років тому

I deactivated all social media. Now I learn Spanish words in my spare time.. Im getting good

@Angel-gp6tx 5 років тому

Go gal!

@thesneakerchamp23 5 років тому

Keep going, Queen!

@LiberalsAreFascists 5 років тому

Muy bien!

@soyslut 4 роки тому

Yo también! 💜

@boricuamom87 4 роки тому

Bueno

@hoodfellah 5 років тому

I deactivate all my social media for months and ppl think im the one with the problem

@tushar1594 4 роки тому

right. when people hear me say im not on any social media they react like something is wrong with me.

@humilis42 4 роки тому

Try not responding in group text. “You should stop ignoring us”. I wanted to say, ‘you people need a life’. I looked at my phone at the end of a hard day at work and saw they had sent 60 messages!!! That is ridiculous! Cheating their employers out of company hours. I am an entrepreneur. Ask me how many times I’ve had to write people up for being on their phones....it’s just plain immature.

@kennyg.6608 3 роки тому

Life is much better without all of that

@alaalfa8839 3 роки тому

Joe Dispenza says "people are being kidnapped.

@claudine5386 5 років тому

I deleted my social media( Facebook, Snapchat & Instagram)back in January and I feel sooo much better. Living in the moment is the best feeling ever. Had to edit because of the constant reminders that UKposts is considered “social media.” 😐🤦🏾‍♀️

@bYz4rEel 5 років тому

Dream Queen Hart I’m proud you sista!im doing the same thing next year

@claudine5386 5 років тому

That’s amazing!!! Wishing you nothing but positive vibes on your journey 😎

@xchino0427 5 років тому

How long did it take you till you actually got benefits from quitting

@marcedmond 5 років тому

Doesn’t UKposts qualify as social media?

@claudine5386 5 років тому

I guess it is. I just use UKposts for DIYs and motivation/affirmations.

@Omilloadams 5 років тому

Never place your value on Social media...ever since i deleted Instagram life is has been so much better.....because I’ve became more in tune with myself 🙌🏾

@Omilloadams 5 років тому

5 months

@gusnorthamptonshire2651 5 років тому

@@Omilloadams Wow

@OmarOmar-jd9ou 5 років тому

Yessssir! You got it right on the head with that one. I’ve deleted all that shit and have been w/o for about a year and a half. Life. Becomes. Amazing 🥳

@oiification 5 років тому

@@OmarOmar-jd9ou Have you seen improvements in work and productivity?

@OmarOmar-jd9ou 5 років тому

Congratulations Awh 10 fold. Not saying quitting in itself is all you need to do. How determined you are, personally, makes a big impact as well. Quitting cold turkey is good, great even. But you wanna make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons.

@rubenmontes_ 5 років тому

I have so much less anxiety after quitting instagram

@tipp0183 5 років тому

does youtube give you anxiety?

@hcromwell661 5 років тому

Way to go. Cut out anything in life thats getting in your way!

@rubenmontes_ 5 років тому

PI’m Dwight Stewart eh not so much. I do waste a lot of time but I’m not comparing my life to others like when I am on Instagram

@melissajohnson7252 5 років тому

Me too!! I was addicted

@ArnoldJamesXT 5 років тому

I no longer have to worry about and concern myself with what so many people think, say and do literally 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

@J_MM 5 років тому

I stepped away from social media from December to march 3 n all i can say is the world is so much better without it

@tiaracurry5598 5 років тому

This is social media

@xavierjackson6460 5 років тому

SAME. I WAS HAPPIER WITHOUT IT HONESTLY

@youngjdet 5 років тому

I feel u bro. I got off social media about 4 years ago. Best decision I've made. I'm happy as hell without all that BS and drama.

@liluhaas 5 років тому

Jtari Minter much love bro keep goin

@TheJorn94 4 роки тому

Agreed! We're trying to fight it through a new solution - by being able to transform your smartphone into a distraction-free device. Find out more on unplug.technology/

@tabby3554 5 років тому

I love how engaged the breakfast club were with this

@abo1732 5 років тому

That's because they are social media junkies lol

@RawDogTV 5 років тому

not envy...

@newtonlover7741 5 років тому

Tupac Shakur because envy is addicted to social media, he posts 4 posts a day on average to Instagram.

@nscuilla 5 років тому

I'm sitting here and honestly thinking "I need to follow this guy on Twitter." - We're so brainwashed.

@paulwayne3881 4 роки тому

Hilarious

@broadneydangerfield 4 роки тому

Your honesty and that realization are so valuable.

@TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf 3 роки тому

LOL he's not on Twitter though.

@meeksuh6991 3 роки тому

He has a blog, though! Subscribe to that if you wanna keep up with his stuff.

@mahed5807 3 роки тому

He has a podcast: Deep Questions

@shhhthekid460 5 років тому

Deleted instagram because I realized I was comparing myself with other peoples lives

@biscuit4sho 4 роки тому

Shhh Thekid same here.

@ysanders1000 4 роки тому

Shhh Thekid me too

@TeeBabyXOXO 4 роки тому

Yesss! I did too

@NadjaPereira 4 роки тому

me too

@idamira704 4 роки тому

Deleted Instagram because I would look at it, close it and immediately open it again. I was like wtf really I just fucking looked at it a second ago??? 😂 It was becoming like a compulsion

@jenn7618 5 років тому

This interview need to go viral

@gusnorthamptonshire2651 5 років тому

Yesssss

@JohnBeezy3 5 років тому

It won't matter. People tend to think things like this affect other people but not them. So it will go right over everyone's head who is addicted to social media.

@frankmazariego5186 5 років тому

I actually got this info a little over a year ago From a video were they interviewed one of the c.e.o’s of Facebook and since then I deleted all my social media, I have a year not getting back on it. Point blank it might go over some ppl heads and they won’t listen but some will listen and that’s a way to start

@nickdominic9103 5 років тому

People ain’t trying to hear this.

@BtrDaze 5 років тому

Irony

@tjude1922 5 років тому

I feel so whole when I deactivate my social media accounts for long periods of time... I agree with this guy. As an educator, I have seen a drastic decline in student achievement, and I think technology has a lot to do with it.

@ctrlaltdelete11111 5 років тому

One of the best interviews they've had. Very important topic.

@gusnorthamptonshire2651 5 років тому

Absolutely

@strengthandhonor9334 5 років тому

100%

@TheJorn94 4 роки тому

So important! This problem is growing every day... We're trying to fight it through a new solution - by being able to transform your smartphone into a distraction-free device. Find out more on unplug.technology/

@pregotbeats8023 5 років тому

There is no need for us to be connected to so many ppl at once.

@nestleblack9468 5 років тому

Fact

@alexanderjacob178 5 років тому

Why u came back then🤔

@KnowledgeSeeker78491 5 років тому

@Letucces Satan Black Americans do not have the capital to start or maintain successful business...maybe a hobby

@Thedirtylittletruth 5 років тому

And alllll the time 24/7

@KnowledgeSeeker78491 5 років тому

@Letucces Satan Ok ukposts.info/have/v-deo/hYKId5iGmKKr2ac.html

@drmarctagon 5 років тому

I've been off of social media for over 3 years, with the exception of LinkedIn. I just started listening to the audiobook of Cal's previous book, Deep Work.

@nicholaspeacock2192 5 років тому

great book!

@gabrielgarcia4880 5 років тому

Good choice! I did the same. It wasn't easy at first but I definitely saw the benefits of having the extra time.

@seanmercer2057 5 років тому

Awesome dude congrats

@sankofasun8623 5 років тому

LinkedIn is socio-economic media...

@Juan_deep 5 років тому

So good they cant ignore you is a book i highly recommend to all professionals it saved my life

@stainlesssteal 5 років тому

no FB, no insta, no Twitter, nothing...life is good....

@bishopmontel2 5 років тому

No UKposts?

@stainlesssteal 5 років тому

youtube only for educational purposes

@MRMell-dh1we 5 років тому

BIG FACTS!!

@tyjusto9351 4 роки тому

It's a little difficult for me as an aspiring artist. I hate social media, and I don't like people in general lol. But I feel like I have to use social media to promote myself, but instead of focusing on that, I get distracted by dumb shit.

@simongonzales2409 4 роки тому

How do you talk to bitches , like I wanna quit everything so bad but how am I supposed to talk to my plugs and my women

@RellMonroe 5 років тому

Who remembers when Instagram was down a few days earlier this year and everyone panicked like it was the end of the world?

@christyoliver1065 4 роки тому

No l don't remember when Instagram was down

@andredoracle6326 5 років тому

Deleted Facebook 5 years ago, having used it sparingly, when I simply had nothing I wanted to share with anyone, or had the slightest interest in what others were bombarding me with. Plus got tired of seeing grown men baring their teeth at me like demented donkeys, with their updated picture profiles. No Instagram, or Twitter to boot! Real life is way to precious to miss out on.

@keyanna2633 4 роки тому

Yes! I'm with you real life is too precious to miss out on. 😊

@jozzz222 4 роки тому

What do you do in your spare time? I only have FB and UKposts.

@InspiredxxJazzy 5 років тому

I cut back on social media to learn a new language. Best decision

@JackDenmo 5 років тому

This man speaks the TRUTH!

@mjd9931 5 років тому

UKposts is probably the best for me, I watch the “how to” videos, certain breakfast club interviews & other knowledgeable videos. I don’t have a Snapchat, never knew how to use Twitter, & I only have an IG for traveling & inspirational quotes but I do need to read more often.

@josh34ism 5 років тому

Off social media all 2019 and I must say the solitude thus far has been phenomenal- it’s dope not being wrapped up in the snippets of others lives and using the formerly wasted screen time to do other productive things with lasting impact

@elc134 5 років тому

UKposts is social media too...can be a huge time sick sometimes

@josh34ism 5 років тому

bflogrl39 UKposts has way more educational resources - so based on ones self control and subscriptions it could be a huge help

@ceeIoc 5 років тому

what did you do to subsitute your free time? I go outside during the day but its at night when im home i have nothing to do.

@josh34ism 5 років тому

@@ceeIoc - read // study - anything that will contribute to growth -have in person or over the phone conversations with people

@captainron4470 5 років тому

he's right. I'm 35 and quit all social media a year ago and life is so much better now

@sdrjr3562 5 років тому

Captain Ron In what ways?

@MissAmarieM 5 років тому

So glad I left social media for good. Deleted FB and messenger. Life has been better and a lot of positive changes have been happening. I'm a very lowkey person anyway so to enjoy moments without having to update or let anyone know besides my inner circle is beautiful. Glad they did this interview.

@kennyg.6608 3 роки тому

That's real. I don't give a damn what anyone says. "All that shit is a clear detriment to society " how could anyone disagree with that

@Shannete572 Рік тому

I don’t blame you Amarietruth me and my sis toked social media down, and we definitely feel better about are selfs and focusing on are education. So why we are wasting time on foolishness for? Kids are way to caught up into fame and for clot

@sammyjankiss287 5 років тому

Luckily, I didn't need a book to get myself off social media. But this dude is 100% right.

@territ.5357 4 роки тому

At least once a year I purge from IG and Facebook. I love it. I'm a recovering Social Media-holic. I'm about 3 weeks in on my journey. I went to Hobby Lobby to get materials for a new creative project and I spend more time reading the word. I have always cooked, but creating new recipes and just simply doing NOTHING. I love not being so connected and seeing what others are or aren't doing. I must reclaim my brain and time. 💜

@anachristina9543 5 років тому

You need time alone with your thoughts. Put your phone on airplane mode at night, listen to motivational speechs in the morning. DAY DREAMING is so amazing, get the heck off facebook, I do twitter on the weekends:)

@oluniranolutimayin5551 5 років тому

You don't need to know what everyone is up too via social media, that could impede your personal growth. Honestly, at first it was useful, not its just vanity.

@kennyg.6608 3 роки тому

Complete facts. All that shit is a detriment. How could anyone disagree with that?....seriously

@javianjohnson8746 3 роки тому

Absolutely agree.

@jthurman75 3 роки тому

A lot of what’s being discussed applies to more than just social media. The constant influx of information from texts, emails coupled with the assumption that someone is always available because of cell phones creates a constant state of anxiety and stress.

@stephaniesoriano8482 5 років тому

His book "Deep Work" is really insightful!

@khalilshakur3402 5 років тому

I deleted my social media apps 2 weeks ago. I was able to focus on reading more consistently instead of checking my phone every 5 mins.

@marcie101080 5 років тому

I left fb and got all these messages like you okay I'm like damn I just need a break

@Thedirtylittletruth 5 років тому

marcie101080 people literally thought I died when I got off for a while before

@christyoliver1065 4 роки тому

@@Thedirtylittletruth wow is that really friend

@MrKadir98 5 років тому

I’ve been off Twitter, Instagram & Facebook for two weeks now and I feel so much less anxious, it’s crazy how much better I feel. Don’t think I ever want to go back now, just reddit and UKposts from now on.

@mogul214 5 років тому

I take a social media detox every year..i havent used fb or anything since January. And tbh, im not anxious about getting back on.

@ankeetshah1323 5 років тому

good interview...problem is that too many social media addicts don't have the attention span to watch this interview. Social media schemes have turned folks into digital zombies.

@traceyg3714 5 років тому

I agree, I have been away from SM for 2years now only on UKposts for my podcasts and interviews like this

@terencewright1577 5 років тому

What's the name of your podcast?

@traceyg3714 5 років тому

@@terencewright1577 I don't have my own but the ones I listen too is everything GOT related, NerdSoup, Married 2 real, Phil the issues guy, deadendsports, deadendhiphop, is the mic still on, frames per second

@traceyg3714 5 років тому

@@tronicbasez1814 It isn't as I control the content that I like to devote my time too which Podcasts related to sports and comics not other people buisness Good Day!

@liluhaas 5 років тому

Lanetta McAlpine SMART G’S UNITE!

@geordie-drywall 5 років тому

Of course watching or listening to stuff on UKposts isnt the same as using Facebook etc !!! Its like listening to the radio watching a documentary or reading a book whereas social media is self absorbed attention seeking nonsense.

@UniqueScorpio85 5 років тому

I just can't believe we're at the point where this has to be a conversation. Really sad.

@drmarctagon 5 років тому

We're long past that point.

@Nobody800_ 5 років тому

Love this. Deactivating my shit today. I don’t wanna be accessible.

@LivingLight 3 роки тому

Yes update please

@Nikkinikki444 2 роки тому

Cj?

@DLewis-wt9np 5 років тому

I got rid of Facebook years ago and IG more recently, but UKposts is much harder to quit.

@ComradeLeonTrotsky 5 років тому

UKposts can be positive. Watch educational and uplifting content.

@facebookpixelmaker467 5 років тому

facts !

@leanhoven 5 років тому

UKposts is addictive

@themachanel8128 5 років тому

@OT Pie Flipper it all depends on what you are using social media for. I find out about a lot of what's going on throughout the world through social media than on news on TV.

@bryanf9042 4 роки тому

@@ComradeLeonTrotsky but even that is addictive......

@trishmeade7741 5 років тому

More people need to see this. I did a social media detox for one month and it was very liberating. Now that I am back on social media I definitely use it differently.

@Darren79 3 роки тому

I got rid of Facebook in 2013 when I realised I was just scrolling endlessly and resenting all my friends. My anger towards friends went down afterwards. Trouble is I replaced it with Instagram and Twitter. About two months ago I realised I was hooked on instagram but I thought about how little engagement I made with the images i was scrolling through. Even things I felt inspired by, I wasn't meaningfully looking at them. So I left Instagram and I don't miss it. Twitter was the biggest issue for me. I'd muted loads of things and was having fun conversations with a regular group but I was very conscious of how it was warping my perspective of people - you see the worst of people on twitter. Issues that the average Joe doesn't care about is constantly thrust in your face. It makes you react constantly. I've been off of Twitter for about three weeks and I was surprised by how quickly I've adjusted to not being on there. I've stopped hating the world as much! Here's to a bright social media free future👍🏼😎

@jennakarpe2783 5 років тому

I already quit social media.

@DTecksVision 5 років тому

Great interview! I watch Cal Ted Talk back in 2017 and made a plan in 2019 to come off social media for 3 - 6 months. So far I've been of twitter for 4 months and Instagram for 1 month. The people who really matter start contacting you more and you get less caught up in what everyone else is doing. Life is better that way.

@MissAmarieM 5 років тому

Factsss!!!

@taytaycam6221 5 років тому

I'm happy a platform that appeals to young people is finally discussing this!! As a Psych major with a minor in communications, I am convinced that social media develops (and exacerbates) social dysfunctions, social anxiety, groupthink, and information overload in ways that are crippling to American culture. Social media conglomerates could totally engineer social media in a way to make it more constructive and functional, yet they exploit America's lack of discipline and addiction to over-indulgence.

@fashionfruit99 4 роки тому

Social media is good in moderation. Out of all the platforms, youtube has been the most helpful because I learn best from detailed short videos not just a quick posts or articles. I graduate from medical school in 2months and honestly I am not ashamed to say I learned really cool suture techniques from youtube due to doctors from around the world taking the time to post quality content for others to learn from. Not to mention I love the study with me videos because in medical school there is alot of isolation one has to endure to get our s**t done!

@aliceg.199 5 років тому

I'm so glad you guys had Cal Newport on. I've been a fan of his work for a long time. Check out his other book "Deep Work" that discusses how to have focused success....it's a life-changing read. Thanks Breakfast Club!!

@1of123 5 років тому

This interview is going to go over alot of yah'll heads.

@mahed5807 3 роки тому

I read 3 of his books. Deep Work and Digital Minimalism really improved my life. I now only have FB because it helps me keep up with my professional groups. I only check it on Fridays for ~45 minutes (always less than 1 hour). I do not interact, so I don't have to think about peoples' responses for the rest of the week.

@ayakapeng6957 4 роки тому

Two years ago, I met this drop dead gorgeous girl and thought man, she must be so popular on Insta and Facebook. I was so wrong- she didn't use ANY social media. She doesn't need approval from anyone and is a strong opponent of it, calling it a big time waster.

@devonmillar6287 5 років тому

you're not alone sir. I am 31 yrs old...I've never even had a myspace or black planet. to this day I've never had social media & I'm considered crazy too. Envy represented the people who call me crazy the whole interview lol.

@devonmillar6287 5 років тому

@Late Nights In The City you are comparing apples & oranges. youtube is not nearly mentally unhealthy as the ig, fb, twitter & whatever else people use to replace entire personalities with. listen to the man talk. he's not talking about youtube. he's talking about those I listed.

@thekidnamedcudi8850 5 років тому

@@devonmillar6287 bro it can be if you constantly go down these video rabbit holes

@moonrocked 5 років тому

@@thekidnamedcudi8850 but that's not UKposts's main function. It's more about the videos then the comments. My friends don't ever look at UKposts comments and only comment on the videos itself and not the people in the comments whereas Twitter, Facebook and even Instagram are mainly tools for a social environment (A toxic social environment)

@ZavRed95 4 роки тому

I’m a music producer & my phone got stolen a few years back, so I went and bought a flip phone for a week. That week I made some of the best music I’ve ever made, I was so much more focused.

@Artist21st 5 років тому

I'm going on a retreat for five days. Zero social media. I now only use my phone for music. Also, do research on my phone and I get news briefly. But I'm spending time working on my goals. I've changed everything.

@joe6795 5 років тому

I've recently quit every social media app with the exception of youtube and linkedin. And already I feel more calm and collective with my thoughts. Will be downloading cals book on audible.

@WiseAilbhean 5 років тому

It does give you something to do when you bored. As soon as there is a moment of silence or waiting, you doing something on your phone. And when you don't do it and are alone, it's feels very strange to suddenly... people watch. But isn't that what books, magazines and tv's in waiting rooms are for? Gives you something to help pass time and helps you divert your eyes to some kind of activity? I know as a kid I always carried my gameboy and game gear around.

@Erica_Love_Love 5 років тому

When i was a teenager and bored i called my friends on the phone, i chilled outside with my friends or go have fun with my friends; i would write, draw, sing, dance, interact with family or just watch movies or regular tv. That was back in the 90s and early 2000s. There's always something to do besides playing games or being on social media. It's all about creativity.

@sunshinesunflowerz1647 5 років тому

Read a book or play a game, on your phone; iPad or kindle. Do something constructive

@israelchristian838 5 років тому

I can completely relate to you on this. It can get a little hard to engage with others around you; Especially when they're already preoccupied with their phones. Doing more purpose filled things tends to help me.

@odetobaltimore 5 років тому

Haven't had Facebook in forever. Deleted IG 2 months ago. My life is so much more productive. Dont think I could live without UKposts

@alphateenager4244 4 роки тому

then try living without youtube for 21 days

@darkmagician1710 5 років тому

This guy is very bright. Before my first semester of college several years ago, I read his book "How to Become a Straight A Student" and his strategies with my own modifications helped me to maintain straight a's my whole way through. The important part is to apply what you're learning.

@orcpeon4520 5 років тому

I don’t use social media UNLESS for something important to announce on IG. I never scroll through the timeline, only check my dms from friends. Got rid of my anxiety and still gave me a sense of connection to others.

@ontarioequipmentsales5729 5 років тому

I am 40 now, it started for me with text msg, started constantly looking for that next reply, normally revolved around the single life.

@McNetDeck 5 років тому

Sadly I think I'd be off my phone more if I had a girlfriend or a group of friends to hang with regularly.

@erickiam25 5 років тому

Social media encourages you to post your entire life

@Swingman30 5 років тому

Exactly

@MizzMelan 5 років тому

Breakfast Club killin' em with this here interview!!! I actually take breaks from social media because I need my breaks...and I love it!!!

@Nikkinikki444 2 роки тому

Watched this interview when it originally came out…. I was deeply contemplating temporarily deactivating social media. It gave me the push I needed. Im there again, in that same place. I need a break. Last time was 3 months. This time, MINIMUM 6.

@dreharrison352 5 років тому

This was a great interview. I got rid of IG FB SC Twitter a couple months ago I have a app called thrive away (highly recommended) locks you out of your phone and is fool proof I've reset my phone and immediately locks itself again. I've read two books and Currently learning to write with my left hand. I drive trucks so 11hrs of my day is dedicated to the road. Be safe out there ladies and Gents

@mochamommyATX 5 років тому

Great suggestion

@JuniorStil 5 років тому

Cal is my guy. Glad to see you guys bringing on some quality guests that can actually provide value.

@dudehighmrksup 5 років тому

Glad to see Cal blowing up. I remember his college articles helped me out a shit ton esp in regards to writing essays. Good job, guys

@VictorChapa7 5 років тому

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and now this video pops up. I needed to hear this Thanks Breakfast Club

@obiwashere 5 років тому

I deleted twitter off my phone and it has helped. Instagram is a little harder

@btchnotme1587 5 років тому

obi was here For me it was the opposite. I dropped IG and Snap, but I can’t get rid of Twitter.

@TheVCRTimeMachine 5 років тому

Try deleting all your social media accounts PERIOD. It has totally changed my life back for the better.

@TheRealChrisBeard 5 років тому

obi was here You guys got the wrong idea. Its HOW YOU USE the social media platforms. There is a lot of cool/interesting shit to see on social media, you also have the opportunity to express yourself to millions of people and/ make money in different ways. But, if you’re just an average joe who scrolls the explore page or just clicks on whatever eye candy shit you come across, say dumb shit and contribute to pointless material, social media can be detrimental to you..

@obiwashere 5 років тому

Bruce Lee I agree it’s how you use it. Use it don’t let it use you. I’m just trying to get out of the habit of mindless scrolling & picking up my phone every 20 seconds.

@sunshinesunflowerz1647 5 років тому

Bruce Lee I get it, sincerely I do but that’s not what those apps were made for. I understand Mark Z bought IG because they are one in the same: IG is a digital telegram and Facebook was created to keep in contact for those that were away at college; and those who were in college, to do the same. Question: Do you know what a telegram is and what it was used for, initially? People have bastardized these apps because THEY WANT EASY AND QUICK. It takes the grunt work out when you need the grunt work. I don’t want to or feel the need to express who I am for a bunch of nobodies - that’s insecure af! Who gives a shit, really?! Need someone to speak to go to you school counselors or find one.

@SouthernBelleMichelle 5 років тому

Literally just posted about what I did during my social media break 😆 I could talk about this topic all day 🙌🏼

@BrittneyPrice1029 5 років тому

I stop using social media back in January because it was interfering with my personal life IF and when I decide to reactivate my Instagram I will know how to have discipline and use it appropriately. Thank you GOD for clarity....I feel free and I get to accomplish more out of life and have actual conversations with people without letting my phone distract me.

@SoftLivingCreative 4 роки тому

I’ve been off social media almost 4 years now. Life’s good...💯

@hopeDgarrett 5 років тому

This is a phenomenal interview ✨ way to bring the heat & mix it up for your audience 💯

@Daniel-pk2uo 5 років тому

Man, this was really eye-opening. I'm gonna try to do this for 30 days. I'm gonna miss all the IG thirst pics, though.

@TheUniquemariah 5 років тому

I gave up social media like 2 to 3 years ago! Glad I did, now I hear some horrific things on there. Best of luck to you other folks; unless your doing business or promoting something. Find a way to replace that addiction.

@peterjoe530 5 років тому

There’s pros and cons of social media at the end of the day it’s down to the individual and what you got going on for yourself.

@darthtamor9681 5 років тому

guess we should listen to you huh

@TheJorn94 4 роки тому

Agreed! We're trying to fight it through a new solution - by being able to transform your smartphone into a distraction-free device. Find out more on unplug.technology/ That way, you can decide for yourself when to focus, or when to have the functionality of your entire phone.

@deemays12 5 років тому

I got a new phone and the Facebook and Instagram app was already installed.

@blackforestlights 5 років тому

Somewhere, Gary Vaynerchuk is looking Cal Newport up on Twitter to swear at him. Only to discover Cal doesn't have Twitter.

@DistortedV12 4 роки тому

Cal is the man, glad they have this guy on here. I've read/listened a few of his books: Deep Work, and Digital Minimalism (currently)

@___AWFUL___ 5 років тому

I’ve also deleted all of my social media for about 6 months now and Tbh I did it because I really don’t care what others have to show or say but my life does feel much better not being out like that and not caring what other people do. Refreshing and I don’t miss it at all.

@MJM8715 5 років тому

A great interview to start off a Monday morning. It good to take IG breaks every now and then and when you do log back on you quickly realized you haven’t “missed out” on anything substantial - just other folks drama and nonsense!😕

@TRUEROOTS2022 5 років тому

Yeah honestly..good point lovely.

@thatdan 5 років тому

I only use social media for business only I live my life the way I lived it Back in the day without Instagram and everything else

@sboyce246 5 років тому

I am so glad I listened to this interview! What he's saying is absolutely true.

@brendagrullon7455 5 років тому

One my fave authors “ be so good that can’t ignore you”, and “deep work” are some of my faves

@ScreamGeronimo 5 років тому

Deep Work completely changed my concept of what my potential could be and my understanding of time and how to spend it.

@MoM-js1mv 5 років тому

ScreamGeronimo fave read! Just gifted to someone this weekend

@ScreamGeronimo 5 років тому

@@MoM-js1mv Love it. I've never been a book gifter but I definitely Amazon Primed that thing to a couple friends as soon as I read it. Are you keeping up with some of those gems? I'm kinda relapsing, having to re-read and re-focus every now and then.

@humanalltoohuman 3 роки тому

Cal's book "Deep Work" was one of the most life-changing books I have read in 2020. He mentions the social media problem in the book and suggests some ways we could use to get our life straight. He also mentions how we can become focused again and enjoy the productivity that comes with it. In addition to "Digital Minimalism", please pick up "Deep Work". You will not regret it.

@chikarae17 2 роки тому

I borrowed his book So Good They Can’t Ignore You from local library. It’s so good i ended up buying a copy for myself. Definitely need a reread. Now I’m reading Deep Work.

@Manjaco 5 років тому

I’m glad they ITW Cal Newport, I read his book “deep work” it really helped me fight procrastination!! And with digital minimalism I cut all notifications on my iPhone and put restrictions on the time I spend on social media!

@PreciousRareFind 5 років тому

Thank you Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM and Guest Carl Newport for this Informative Video. I recently asked my Two Grandson's, Nephew and Great-Nephew what they enjoy doing. None of them knew. Their response was: "stay at home and play Video's". It was so sad, as I was prepared to take all of them: Go Cart Riding, Laser Tagging, Swimming, Rock Climbing, Movie, Fishing, Walking The Pier looking for Sea Creature's and/or going on a Nature Walk. I thought they would enjoy this. I was blown away at their level of addiction to the Internet, Video's and yes UKposts. Also, their lacking knowledge of their own personal interest's. I am no where near stopping, trying to figure it out or engaging them.

@Vanataste 5 років тому

I've literally been living like this for some time. Thanks for sharing tho

@BT_Spanky 5 років тому

I deactivated my Facebook and Instagram accounts a few days ago. I’ve done a year break from all social media before and it went well. I do need to break from UKposts for a while too.

@sikelelwethandomkuzangwe3098 3 роки тому

I'm going off social media indefinitely and I'm super anxious but it must happen.

@sbutler7069 5 років тому

I deleted Instagram awhile back and never looked back. I plan on doing Facebook next. I noticed a spike happened when people started using social media to promote businesses, you started seeing a lot of content just pouring in with no real value but to get you to their page so, they can sell you something. With relationships it doesn't necessarily mean someone is cheating because they don't post you but there have been cases where people were.

@KanyekiKamawe 5 років тому

I've been off IG and FB for some weeks now, but I feel like I'm replacing it with UKposts so heavy! It's such a struggle!

@daniellemartin5818 5 років тому

Same here.

@tungsten1979 5 років тому

There is really no way out....same here. I use youtube more...but still use instagram once in a while. It is just the time we live in.

@learnasyougowithyazandjeff618 5 років тому

Don’t feel so bad about UKposts. It’s very similar to watching tv 📺. Now once you start reading the comments and writing comments that’s when it becomes SOCIAL media!

@TRUEROOTS2022 5 років тому

Likewise

@TRUEROOTS2022 5 років тому

@@learnasyougowithyazandjeff618 true say

@damuzikman88 5 років тому

My last post/time on FB was in 2016. On Instagram, I follow music engineers/producers and sports. And for a time, I deleted my IG too. It causes anxiety/depression when you're comparing yourself to others while not thinking of what it took for them to get to that level. The comment section and irresponsible Meme sharing is the devil lol and is NOT based in reality or logic; just too much negative energy.

@ToriUptown 5 років тому

marc joshua if you’re confident in yourself, social media can’t impact you bc it’s not reality. if you think social media causes depression/anxiety, then you likely need to seek real help.

@damuzikman88 5 років тому

@@ToriUptown I don't believe it's that cut and dry. It's a part of the addiction. Some can be addicted to the likes and to chasing clout or be caught into being covetous. For others, they can be caught up in it to where their actual surroundings are an after thought. For me, I just logged off for a while because I saw things that I could actually be doing other than being trapped in my phone.

@learnasyougowithyazandjeff618 5 років тому

marc joshua it is a lot of negative energy. I too had to do the same thing and log off for a while.