💡 Skills & Mindset #16: Cell Phones (Simon Sinek)

What do you think? Does the continual instant gratification provided by the Internet and social media cause people to be impatient with life's important but slow, boring, unpleasant, and challenging tasks?

Have you ever been unable to focus on an important task because something you recently read, saw, or overheard was stressing you out? Possibly a post, comment, like, dislike, etc.

How can those types of experiences be avoided during class or other important activities?

What are some benefits of spending time socializing face-to-face without personal devices?

You may consider deep, meaningful relationships versus shallow "friendships" and low-density fun. Valuable life skills may be noteworthy as well.

Would you prefer to sit with a group of friends for 30 minutes with everyone on their phones or with that same group talking to one another without a phone in sight? Why do you think that is?

🚫 Do you think that banning cell phones in schools would result in less amygdala hijacking and improved focus? Explain.

🚫 Do you think that banning cell phones in schools would result in stronger friendships? Explain.

🚫 Do you think that banning cell phones in schools would result in improved face-to-face communication skills? Explain.