A Digital Detox

I am taking a 30-day break from all social networks starting today. I’m doing this for several reasons. To reset my habits. To avoid mindless distraction. To focus on relationships. To improve in conversation. To consume quality. To produce more. To observe and document (not critique) how many interactions are diluted by distraction. Smartphones are amazing tools, with wide-ranging impact. They govern so many of our personal interactions. I am constantly looking at my phone. ...

December 12, 2016 · 5 min · Michael Overell

The Runs I Love

Bondi to Bronte I identify distinct phases of my life based on running tracks. Any time I visit a new city, I throw on my shoes and run the streets. It’s the best way to beat jet lag, and to quickly cover ground and get your bearings. I like to run a variety of routes, but for anywhere I stay longer than a week, quickly find a Go-To Run. ...

December 27, 2015 · 3 min · Michael Overell