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Oct 20, 2026 9 min

Track Phone Pickups, Not Screen Time

from Chasing Excellence

We're exploring why counting how many times we pick up our phone each day matters more than tracking total screen time. By paying attention to that one number — and setting a realistic weekly limit instead of chasing zero — we build awareness of where our time, energy, attention, and money actually go, and we take action toward investing our focus in a life of health, happiness, and purpose, rather than letting it drift away one pickup at a time. 🎯 Learn more about our Focus Challenge here! Keep Going 🐾 Start your Free Trial of the ChaseTracker App ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club Reach Out ✋🏼 What questions do you have for us? 💬 Got feedback? Send Patrick a DM. About the Hosts Patrick Cummings is the author of two kids' books and has been building and making things inside the health and fitness world for two decades. Find him on Instagram. Ben Bergeron is the founder of CompTrain, a longtime gym owner and coach, and the author of the bestselling book, Chasing Excellence. Find him on Instagram. About the Show Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to the daily pursuit of health, happiness, and living with our hearts on fire. Episodes drop Monday through Friday.

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