Thank You To Our Partners The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-Bound<a href="https://youtu.be/EeAvpjCmm5c" target="_blank">Watch Full Video Episode</a>In our episode today, our host Craig O’Neill welcomes founding sponsor and friend, Jeremy Glassco to discuss the potential merits and the root of the desire to step away from devices and “de-smart” with regards to phones.Our loyal listeners will remember Jeremy from <a href="https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f1b5f2d6-d505-4ec0-8cea-9b09403f0a37" target="_blank">Communicating With Questions: Jeremy and the Jungle [E006]</a>.In this conversation Jeremy makes a perfect sounding board for Craig to bounce ideas off of - as he verbalizes some of his own feelings about the ‘Frenetic’ pace of interruptions today.We ask:  Is the answer something so dramatic as to retreat from a smart phone entirely?One such option out there is a light phone - <a href="https://www.thelightphone.com/" target="_blank">https://www.thelightphone.com/</a>Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>FOMO - The fear of missing out</li><li>….and when FOMO isn’t a bad thing if it saves lives!</li><li>App apologetics and greater control over communication preferences</li><li>Disciplined development</li><li>Disciplined usage</li></ul> At the crux of the topic is the dilemma that more efficient communication- which is one goal of technology - usually leads to more opportunities to communicate - which means our social energy is being drained all the time.  What happens when our well runs dry?Most importantly - Jeremy and Craig explore what is at the root of the desire to “desmart?”Listeners will enjoy hearing take-aways and suggestions to restore balance and minimize distractions with the end goal of being more present - more focused - and simply better for the people we are meeting with.Today’s Word of the Day:Retention: noun<ul><li>the continued possession, use, or control of something.</li></ul> Thank You To Our Partners The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-Bound:The Institute at <a href="https://wearetheinstitute.com/" target="_blank">WeAreTheInstitute.com.</a>  "Stop stressing over your business, you deserve a good night's sleep. The Institute’s coaching helps you achieve success and financial peace.AutoFlow at <a href="https://autoflow.com/" target="_blank">AutoFlow.com</a>. Your partner in technology, Autoflow consolidates your client interactions - before, during and after the visit to a single thread. Learn more at Autoflow.comAutoLeap at <a href="https://autoleap.com/" target="_blank">AutoLeap.com</a>. Are you tired of juggling multiple tools to manage your auto repair shop? Say hello to the streamlined efficiency of AutoLeap, the #1 all-in-one Auto Repair Shop Management Software! Shop Dog Marketing at <a href="https://shopdogmarketing.com/" target="_blank">Shop Dog Marketing.com</a>. "Want to see your auto repair shop thrive? Let Shop Dog Marketing be your guide. Our customer-first approach, combined with AI-driven creative content, ensures top rankings. In-Bound at <a href="https://callinbound.com/" target="_blank">CallInBound.com</a>. Cover your communication needs and revolutionize your auto repair business with AI-driven call analytics from InBound. Contact Information<ul><li>Email Craig O'Neill: speakup@craigoneill.net</li><li>Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: <a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters" target="_blank">https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters</a></li></ul>

"Desmarting" or Device Discipline with Jeremy Glassco [E040] - Speak Up!