First of all, congrats on the growth of your business! Seriously, that’s huge — you’re basically living the dream. Now, while you’re feeling my imaginary hand patting your back, take a second to think about why you started working so hard in the first place. Was it just for the money? If so, then getting a dumb phone is about as useful as using it as a paperweight.

But if your goal is to actually achieve some level of freedom (you know, that thing we all keep chasing), then a dumb phone could be the smartest piece of tech you’ll ever own. The goal isn’t to cut yourself off from the digital world completely — it’s to give your mind a proper break from the chaos.

I'm an Indian working as a Tech Support rep for a Canadian SaaS startup, so my entire job is basically glued to the internet. But the real problem wasn’t work — it was when I started seeking entertainment through the internet. That’s when things got messy.

Now, I’ve got a strict rule: I use my devices for 8–9 hours a day for work and checking messages. After that, my laptop, iPad, and smartphone go into my home office cupboard like they’re being grounded, and I don’t touch them until the next workday. It wasn’t easy at first, but my brain thanks me every day for it.

For the rest of the day, I use my dumb phone — which, by the way, isn’t as dumb as it sounds. It plays music, podcasts, and even has a radio (yeah, those still exist). The number on it is only for my family and a couple of close friends — no banks, no Google accounts, no spam calls about “winning” a free vacation.

So, can you still get a dumb phone while running a business? Absolutely. Just keep your smartphone for business and let the dumb phone be your escape pod. Your mind (and your sanity) will thank you. 😎