6 I haven't of cours

company. My life's work is built around the belief that being

connected makes our lives richer and more rewarding. Still, Id

forgotten one key lesson along the way: moderation. As more

and more of my life was spent scanning social feeds,I realized

that I needed to step back and get some perspective

7 So on my winter vacation to Mexico I took a break from

being active on the internet for the entire trip For a whole

14 days, I ate a lot of delicious seafood, surfed and fixed up

my hut on the beach. I didn't go online except to check my

email periodically- just to make sure an emergency wasn't

unfolding while I was away

8 What I learned from my short experiment was actually not

too unlike what Miller learned. I didn't end up discovering that

technology is evil. In fact, I found myself reflecting on how living

and breathing tech has let me experience some of the most

rewarding moments of my life: I've seen world events unfold

before rny eyes over social networks: Ive seen people using new

technologies to stay in touch with their loved ones. I've also seen

businesses finding new and innovative methods to connect with

their chents through channels like Facebook or Linkedin

9 The irony is that by stepping away from all things digital

for a while, I actually felt even more appreciative of it. After

all, technology is a part of me now and its how I interact with

mnany of the most important people in my life: it's also made me

who I am both professiona lly and personally.

ort digital detox,