Comments on: How to Live Without a Cell Phone http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/ Get Focused in an Age of Distraction Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:51:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Are You a Cell Phone ‘Tech NO’? | My Blog http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-27741 Are You a Cell Phone ‘Tech NO’? | My Blog Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:58:39 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-27741 [...] Even now there are “Tech-no’s” who refuse to use them.  There are sites with tips on how to ‘withdraw’ from cell phone usage so that you can ‘get focused’.  And there are people who are using the status of NO CELL PHONE as a power play – making [...] [...] Even now there are “Tech-no’s” who refuse to use them.  There are sites with tips on how to ‘withdraw’ from cell phone usage so that you can ‘get focused’.  And there are people who are using the status of NO CELL PHONE as a power play – making [...]

]]> By: H.T. Christopher http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-24353 H.T. Christopher Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:55:20 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-24353 I grew up in a time when people got along fine without cell phones. When cell phones became available to the public, it was more of a luxury item. I remember when there was no caller ID. Now people will ignore your calls if you call from a number they don't recognize, and it very well may be an emergency. Yes it is convenient to have a cell in case of an emergency, but it is not necessary. Having a cell phone does not guarantee that you will be available to receive every emergency call in real-time. I've been w/o a cell for about 6 months now. I use MagicJack when at home. When I'm out I use courtesy phones where available or simply ask a business if I may place a local call. Before cell phones I could easily recall at least 30 phone numbers in my head. Afterward that number probably dropped to about 5-6, because it was so common to find a name and press "send." We are still yet to discover the risk of long-term use of cell phones. I got my first cell phone when I was 18 years old, and at that time, in the late 90's there were no apps or other reasons to use your phone besides making calls when needed. Now kids are getting cell phones as early as 7 years old and are constantly on them. What will be the implications on their physical and mental health? I grew up in a time when people got along fine without cell phones. When cell phones became available to the public, it was more of a luxury item. I remember when there was no caller ID. Now people will ignore your calls if you call from a number they don’t recognize, and it very well may be an emergency.

Yes it is convenient to have a cell in case of an emergency, but it is not necessary. Having a cell phone does not guarantee that you will be available to receive every emergency call in real-time. I’ve been w/o a cell for about 6 months now. I use MagicJack when at home. When I’m out I use courtesy phones where available or simply ask a business if I may place a local call.

Before cell phones I could easily recall at least 30 phone numbers in my head. Afterward that number probably dropped to about 5-6, because it was so common to find a name and press “send.”

We are still yet to discover the risk of long-term use of cell phones. I got my first cell phone when I was 18 years old, and at that time, in the late 90′s there were no apps or other reasons to use your phone besides making calls when needed. Now kids are getting cell phones as early as 7 years old and are constantly on them. What will be the implications on their physical and mental health?

]]> By: MK http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-24226 MK Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:32:27 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-24226 Fantastic advice so glad i came across this site Fantastic advice so glad i came across this site

]]> By: James http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-23632 James Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:06:56 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-23632 Hi, I just read this article and wanted to say this is a very good! I can relate to this in so many ways. I'm a 21 year old college student who currently doesn't own a cellphone and I do agree with so many points. For example, you feel your at ease, freedom and a sense of peace, tranquility without a cellphone. This is really true! I've been wrestling myself with the idea of having a cellphone for the past few days. And Unlike most college students, I currently don't own no video game consoles (Ps3 Xbox) at all. I find it very unproductive. Maybe there will be a time when I need one, but I'm just enjoying life without one. You keep your mind free, I'm focused with school and finding other things that are productive. Also, I sometimes imagine myself in a prison (never been to one) or some type of trip without one. Pretty much, I believe that I feel somewhat conditioned without having use for one. But yea, only downfall is many people think I don't have that many friends, etc. It could also be the case that I'm an introvert. However, if theres ever a day where I can't carry a cellphone on me, I'll make it because of my current experience. And again, good article. Hi,

I just read this article and wanted to say this is a very good! I can relate to this in so many ways. I’m a 21 year old college student who currently doesn’t own a cellphone and I do agree with so many points. For example, you feel your at ease, freedom and a sense of peace, tranquility without a cellphone. This is really true!

I’ve been wrestling myself with the idea of having a cellphone for the past few days. And Unlike most college students, I currently don’t own no video game consoles (Ps3 Xbox) at all. I find it very unproductive. Maybe there will be a time when I need one, but I’m just enjoying life without one. You keep your mind free, I’m focused with school and finding other things that are productive.

Also, I sometimes imagine myself in a prison (never been to one) or some type of trip without one. Pretty much, I believe that I feel somewhat conditioned without having use for one. But yea, only downfall is many people think I don’t have that many friends, etc. It could also be the case that I’m an introvert. However, if theres ever a day where I can’t carry a cellphone on me, I’ll make it because of my current experience. And again, good article.

]]> By: Pattey http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-23617 Pattey Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:22:59 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-23617 I don't watch TV at all (but do have one for movies I rent occasionally) and hardly ever use my cell phone - which is only used for calling and texting - I have resisted data plans and fancy app~lirific phones so far! The only electronic device I'm on the most is my laptop and I'm quite sure I do need to start curbing that as well! I'm just an avid learner and take advantage of free schooling and downloading when I can LOL I've always thought about ditching my cellphone because I'm tired of paying for it. I have Cricket right now and if I'm not at home in the inner city but further out past the suburban districts, there's no service anyway...so I figure why not get rid of it! I just spent 2 weeks traveling in China and was more than happy to turn the damn thing off and leave it in the suitcase. It was soooooo nice not having it!! I just felt so much better and upon returning home was really sad at the slave-like feeling of knowing I had to turn it on in case of work related matters or landlord issues. The one thing that's been holding me back is the whole "in case of emergency thing" but I'm realizing more now: that's just fear...and fear is probably the most controlling factor in all of our lives that drives us to do many of the things we do! So then of course I'm thinking: - if I were in a serious emergency in the middle of nowhere, I probably wouldn't have a signal to reach anyone anyways. I should be using all mental/body energy to survive and build some type of distress signal... - I don't ever drive far because everything I need is so close, so if my car broke down, I would just leave the thing there and hop on a bus home... - I live in a very large city...if I was injured I'd like to think that a good-hearted person would help me! Especially if I was knocked unconscious!... - if someone was attacking me, a think a knife/pepper spray/tazer rather than a cellphone in my pocket/purse would be a better choice... So after reading this, I'm definitely going to ditch the cellphone! I'm using a Cricket broadband aircard for internet right now which means I can still receive texts through it to my computer...and now that Google voice exists...perhaps I can set something up through the same phone number as well? In any case, this is definitely all I needed to confirm to me that my heart is right...it's time to ditch the electronic weight and connect to what really matters...REALITY!!! :D Peace and Love to you all! Hopefully more people will do this in the future and pay attention to each other fully!!! I don’t watch TV at all (but do have one for movies I rent occasionally) and hardly ever use my cell phone – which is only used for calling and texting – I have resisted data plans and fancy app~lirific phones so far! The only electronic device I’m on the most is my laptop and I’m quite sure I do need to start curbing that as well! I’m just an avid learner and take advantage of free schooling and downloading when I can LOL

I’ve always thought about ditching my cellphone because I’m tired of paying for it. I have Cricket right now and if I’m not at home in the inner city but further out past the suburban districts, there’s no service anyway…so I figure why not get rid of it! I just spent 2 weeks traveling in China and was more than happy to turn the damn thing off and leave it in the suitcase. It was soooooo nice not having it!! I just felt so much better and upon returning home was really sad at the slave-like feeling of knowing I had to turn it on in case of work related matters or landlord issues.

The one thing that’s been holding me back is the whole “in case of emergency thing” but I’m realizing more now: that’s just fear…and fear is probably the most controlling factor in all of our lives that drives us to do many of the things we do! So then of course I’m thinking:
- if I were in a serious emergency in the middle of nowhere, I probably wouldn’t have a signal to reach anyone anyways. I should be using all mental/body energy to survive and build some type of distress signal…

- I don’t ever drive far because everything I need is so close, so if my car broke down, I would just leave the thing there and hop on a bus home…

- I live in a very large city…if I was injured I’d like to think that a good-hearted person would help me! Especially if I was knocked unconscious!…

- if someone was attacking me, a think a knife/pepper spray/tazer rather than a cellphone in my pocket/purse would be a better choice…

So after reading this, I’m definitely going to ditch the cellphone!
I’m using a Cricket broadband aircard for internet right now which means I can still receive texts through it to my computer…and now that Google voice exists…perhaps I can set something up through the same phone number as well? In any case, this is definitely all I needed to confirm to me that my heart is right…it’s time to ditch the electronic weight and connect to what really matters…REALITY!!! :D

Peace and Love to you all! Hopefully more people will do this in the future and pay attention to each other fully!!!

]]> By: Jason http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-19918 Jason Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:03:38 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-19918 http://www.wix.com/minoritypayee/minority-economic-sciences http://www.wix.com/minoritypayee/minority-economic-sciences

]]> By: Pedro Mells http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-19917 Pedro Mells Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:01:41 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-19917 i finally got the courage to live without a cellphone well... for a few days at least the expierence wasn't what i expected and i plan on getting an ipad doesnt work for everyone but it can be done thats for sure i'd like using it to make effortless money minus telemarketing anyone with ideas about marketing contact me im looking for ebook applications and online ventures etc i finally got the courage to live without a cellphone well… for a few days at least the expierence wasn’t what i expected and i plan on getting an ipad doesnt work for everyone but it can be done thats for sure i’d like using it to make effortless money minus telemarketing anyone with ideas about marketing contact me im looking for ebook applications and online ventures etc

]]> By: Kirsten http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18403 Kirsten Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:41:24 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-18403 I've already made up the decision to give up my cell phone and this article was really very helpful. Thanks so much :) I’ve already made up the decision to give up my cell phone and this article was really very helpful. Thanks so much :)

]]> By: Honest Ken http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18235 Honest Ken Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:11:38 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-18235 32 and living Cell-phone-free - thanks to my gf for putting it thru the wash with the other dirty laundry. and happily TV-free for about 7 yrs now. i deviced to try an expirement and see if i really "missed" my phone- nope! so, as for all this talk about emergencies: 1. everybody else around you has a cell phone - so no big deal. just remember one or two more numbers and call them if you need to. (this requires that you are able to actaully communicate with other human beings and convince them to let you use their phone - which they regularly pay far too much for out of fear of inconvenience) 2. in the event of an actual emergency any cell phone would be useless; likewise/thus the conversation itself 3. carry a coin or two and use a pay phone, use your phone at work, or use your computer to call via an i-voip app as for the wife factor ... in my experience with girls & their phones, you will lose this battle regardless of how rational & sensible your arguments are - so don't even start it and the money. this is really where it all gets quantified. look back in your bills and see just how much you paid last month or previous and so on. its really too much the lifestyle since the majority of posts are also IT pers, it seems it is rational to assume that a scientific mind finds cell phones unnecessary with all the other options out there. dont be afraid to try them - some suck and are a waste of time, but others do work. remember old-fashioned solutions like bartering with a local land-line telco company for a decent rate plus a built-in answering machine on your home phone combined with a pc-modem; with the right stuff you can totally route your calls to wherever you want, incoroperating variable conditions that you set. or go with Google voice living without a cell phone is great and other people will not understand your decision, but thats why you are you & they are they 32 and living Cell-phone-free – thanks to my gf for putting it thru the wash with the other dirty laundry. and happily TV-free for about 7 yrs now.
i deviced to try an expirement and see if i really “missed” my phone- nope!
so, as for all this talk about emergencies:
1. everybody else around you has a cell phone – so no big deal. just remember one or two more numbers and call them if you need to. (this requires that you are able to actaully communicate with other human beings and convince them to let you use their phone – which they regularly pay far too much for out of fear of inconvenience)
2. in the event of an actual emergency any cell phone would be useless; likewise/thus the conversation itself
3. carry a coin or two and use a pay phone, use your phone at work, or use your computer to call via an i-voip app

as for the wife factor …
in my experience with girls & their phones, you will lose this battle regardless of how rational & sensible your arguments are – so don’t even start it

and the money.
this is really where it all gets quantified. look back in your bills and see just how much you paid last month or previous and so on. its really too much

the lifestyle
since the majority of posts are also IT pers, it seems it is rational to assume that a scientific mind finds cell phones unnecessary with all the other options out there. dont be afraid to try them – some suck and are a waste of time, but others do work. remember old-fashioned solutions like bartering with a local land-line telco company for a decent rate plus a built-in answering machine on your home phone combined with a pc-modem; with the right stuff you can totally route your calls to wherever you want, incoroperating variable conditions that you set. or go with Google voice

living without a cell phone is great and other people will not understand your decision, but thats why you are you & they are they

]]> By: Alejandro http://howtogetfocused.com/chapters/how-to-live-without-a-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-16721 Alejandro Tue, 24 May 2011 18:16:46 +0000 http://howtogetfocused.com/?p=1098#comment-16721 I wouldn't know how I to live without my cellphone, but I know someone that does, and I admire this girl for that. The problem is that she is the love of my life, the most beautiful thing alive, and it drives me crazy when I can call her to let her know I am going to be a few minutes late, or to ask her: ..." where the heck are you, I've been waiting for 20 minutes, and I am dying to see you"...Or did you sleep well last night? Still need a ride? Why didn't you answer my last email? Can you see my point? She is the most incredible person alive, and someone that doesn't own a cellphone...go figure. I wouldn’t know how I to live without my cellphone, but I know someone that does, and I admire this girl for that. The problem is that she is the love of my life, the most beautiful thing alive, and it drives me crazy when I can call her to let her know I am going to be a few minutes late, or to ask her: …” where the heck are you, I’ve been waiting for 20 minutes, and I am dying to see you”…Or did you sleep well last night? Still need a ride? Why didn’t you answer my last email?

Can you see my point? She is the most incredible person alive, and someone that doesn’t own a cellphone…go figure.

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