Season 1 · Episode 96
Is Your Phone Killing Your Productivity? Here's How to Take Your Time Back
Hard Hat to CEO with Chris Gilman · Chris Gilman
July 8, 202510m 26s
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Show Notes
Why do we grab our phones the second we hear a ding? In this episode, Chris G talks about how those little notifications are messing with our focus, kind of like Pavlov’s dog. He shares how phones and apps are built to keep us hooked, and how that habit could be costing you time, money, and peace of mind. Chris offers simple ways to take back control, like turning on Do Not Disturb, setting boundaries, and leaning on your team. If you're always feeling behind or distracted, this one's for you. Want to get 10 hours back in your week? Start by putting the phone down.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(0:37) Pavlov’s dog & phone addiction
(1:24) Notifications stealing your time
(3:07) Thinking vs. scrolling: how money is really made
(4:06) Finding peace in Do Not Disturb
(5:17) Training clients and setting boundaries
(6:43) Organizing your phone for work, not play
(8:08) Setting windows for focus and scroll time
(8:58) The 30-Day Turnaround: reclaiming 10+ hours/week
(10:04) Outro
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