EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 29 MIN
#85 — William Mulvaney: The Cost of Constant Phone Access
from The Willpower Podcast · host William Mulvaney
This week is another solo episode. I started this one with almost no direction, but I feel like I ended somewhere meaningful. I started with a reflection on a recent cruise, then got into some of my thoughts experiences with the tools of Cal Newport as it comes to reducing phone use and building a meaningful life alongside today's technology.Hope you enjoy.00:00 Introduction: Going Off the Cuff01:00 Reflections on the Cruise Experience02:20 The Benefits of Disconnecting05:17 Finding Balance: Structure vs. Spontaneity08:17 Caffeine Dependency and Its Effects11:22 Getting Back to Work and New Projects16:22 Habit Tracking: Leaving Your Phone in One Place21:18 Mindfulness and Reducing Mindless Behavior27:51 Conclusion: Seeking Happiness and Fulfillment
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This week is another solo episode. I started this one with almost no direction, but I feel like I ended somewhere meaningful. I started with a reflection on a recent cruise, then got into some of my thoughts experiences with the tools of Cal Newport as it comes to reducing phone use and building a meaningful life alongside today's technology.Hope you enjoy.00:00 Introduction: Going Off the Cuff01:00 Reflections on the Cruise Experience02:20 The Benefits of Disconnecting05:17 Finding Balance: Structure vs. Spontaneity08:17 Caffeine Dependency and Its Effects11:22 Getting Back to Work and New Projects16:22 Habit Tracking: Leaving Your Phone in One Place21:18 Mindfulness and Reducing Mindless Behavior27:51 Conclusion: Seeking Happiness and Fulfillment
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