I ran a 30 day experiment only using my 8" tablet when I was not at work or home. I eventually added a small 9" bluetooth keyboard and 90 days later I feel really anchored down if I carry anything in addition to my tablet.
I use a terminal emulator to log into my VPS where I do most of my work. I have had to simplify my work flow but I do not miss the bulk one bit.
As technology changes, I want to be part of the first adapters, I don't see myself being able to take advantage of the cutting edge when I am unable to let go of current and fading solutions.
Of course this is not going to be the best approach for everyone, I find it exciting.
What I found was that aside from the unplugging and deactivating, I have to change my mindset or how I look at the internet and where it is going. If I continue looking at and wanting to use the internet as I have in the past, I will find myself painted into a corner.
With all the new security and privacy revelations recently, I believe that simplifying and taking stock of what we really want out of the internet, is imperative.
The Internet will surely be changing and if we don't keep that in mind we may find ourself at more of a disadvantage than we ever thought.
I enjoyed your article. I too grew up in a middle class family, much the same as you. I was taught to work hard and to use good motives when working.
I remember early on, deciding not to take part in activities because I just focused on the money, I was 16 years old. I consider it unfortunate that I repeated that decision many times until my late 30's.
Looking back I missed out on many of the experiences that later brought me much joy.
So now what?
I try to focus on the experiences, instead of just getting the money. I have experimented with less money, and the joy was still there. However I still need money, I still want and work to be comfortable.
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I work with many that just focus on the money and point out that "with so much money you can do good for others." I think you can do good for others before you get 'the big pot at the end of the rainbow.'
I use a terminal emulator to log into my VPS where I do most of my work. I have had to simplify my work flow but I do not miss the bulk one bit.
As technology changes, I want to be part of the first adapters, I don't see myself being able to take advantage of the cutting edge when I am unable to let go of current and fading solutions.
Of course this is not going to be the best approach for everyone, I find it exciting.