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S14 E10: We Stopped Watching TV for 6 Months. This is What Happened

Old Fashioned On Purpose

English - March 11, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
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Last year we decided to stop watching TV for 6 months. In the process we learned a lot of new skills and made the internet very angry. 

Today I'm breaking down our decision in detail and sharing my best tips for doing your own tech fast.

Podcast Episode Highlights

Backstory on our TV fastDetails on what was involved in our TV fastOur kids reaction to this fastWhat we were doing instead of watching TVWhat we learned after 3 months of a TV fastWhat worries me about watching TVViral video and how the world reacted Advice for parents who want to do a TV fastWhy boredom is a good thing sometimesFinal thoughts on our TV fast

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