(1) "A technology is essential if it's temporary removal results in damage to your personal or professional life."

(2) Create your own philosophy of technology use

• Which tools are you admitting in your life?
• Why are you doing so?
• What constraints do you apply to use?

(3) "Solitude is when you have the space and time to be with your thoughts."

• Solitude is different from isolation

(4) There is a difference between being connected and having a conversation

• Connection is low bandwidth
• Conversation is high bandwidth

(5) How can you re-introduce optional technology into your life after a digital de-clutter?

• Does it serve something you value?
• Is the tech the best way to serve that value?
• What is your SOP for that technology?

(6) Clutter is costly

• View costs beyond just monetary but also cost to your life

(7) Why do people flock to social media?

• Desire for social validation
• Craving for intermittent positive reinforcement