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"If a human is in the room, the feed stops. Be where your feet are."

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Reclaim Your PRESENCE

Donate $20 to StoryCorps

[THE CHALLENGE]

Live without half-presence & reclaim your PRESENCE.

[THE FORFEIT]

Donate $20 to StoryCorps.

[THE RULES]

If a human is in the room, your phone is hidden (pocket, bag, drawer).
No phones visible on tables. Ever. Not even face down.
If you must check your device, you must physically leave the room like you are going to the bathroom.

If the phone is on the table, you have already failed. Even face down, it acts as a reminder that something 'better' might happen elsewhere.
Take off the smartwatch. A buzz on the wrist is just a tap on the shoulder from a robot.

You will realize how often you use your screen to smooth over 'awkward' silences.
You will rediscover the nuance of facial expressions that emojis erased.
You will stop insulting the person in front of you with your divided attention.
You realize that presence isn't just mental; it requires modifying your physical environment.

Supporting Theory: Social Psychology

Coming soon. For now, trust the process, commit to the challenge, and see how you feel.

COMMIT

Every Sunday, a new challenge drops. Commit to living without that modern convenience for a week.

LOG OUTCOME

If you fail, you donate to a cause you believe in. If you manage, you gain FOCUSSTRENGTHCLARITYPRESENCEAUTONOMY. Win-win.

Drag a friend in with you. Accountability is ruthless.

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Via Text

Phone stays pocketed around people this week OR donate $20 to StoryCorps. Rules at waldenweek.com.

Your Key

Write this down. If you lose this key, your progress is lost forever.

Syncing Progress...

LIVE WITHOUT half-presence

YOU'RE IN!

FAILED

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$ 20

to StoryCorps.

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