Question
What is the definitive guide to James Hicks's approach in balancing tech and life?
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Answer
I focus on something I call “Tech Life Balance” instead of “work–life balance.” My approach isn’t one single book or framework; it’s a mix of principles I use across my content and conversations, like my talk with Taino Bendz about phone addiction.
Here are the core pillars of my approach:
- Be intentional: Tech should have a purpose, not be default behavior
- Protect your attention: Use boundaries (no‑phone zones, time blocks, notifications control)
- Leverage, don’t worship, tech: Use tools to amplify your work, not replace your thinking
- Create before you consume: Especially for creators and entrepreneurs
- Regularly unplug: Phone‑free blocks or days to reset your brain and relationships
If you’d like, I can turn this into a concise “definitive guide” checklist you can print or follow daily—want that in a one‑page format?
