Why I’m Replacing My Smartphone with a Notebook

No.275 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ In a world designed to keep us glued to our screens, how do we reclaim our focus? As a freelance film editor, being reachable is an "MVP" requirement for my business, but it often leads to a dangerous cycle of mindless doomscrolling and YouTube-fueled gear acquisition syndrome. In today's video, I'm sharing my journey of redirecting that digital energy back into the physical world using a simple tool: a physical notebook and pen. I dive into why even "useful" phone time—like taking notes or checking emails—often slides into ten minutes of Instagram reels. Inspired by fellow creators, I've started carrying a notebook as a "mindset reprogrammer." Instead of reaching for my Samsung Fold 5 during a quiet moment (like while watching Falling Skies), I now reach for my Orbitkey Notebook and my Big Idea Design Titanium Bolt Action Pen. It’s not just about to-do lists; it’s about a "healthier" way to fidget and process thoughts without the constant pull of notifications. I’m only two days into this experiment, but the shift in my mental clarity is already noticeable. I'm using this analog space to draft video reviews, offload brain clutter, and stay present. If you’ve felt the urge to "do something" with your hands the second you sit down, this video might be the sign you need to try the analog path. Let me know in the comments—are you team digital or team paper? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - The Freelancer’s Phone Dilemma 01:05 - The Doomscrolling Trap 02:09 - YouTube and Gear Acquisition Syndrome 02:58 - My Current Focus Hacks 03:59 - Why a Physical Notebook? 05:12 - The Weak Mind vs. The Smartphone 06:09 - Reprogramming My Fidget Habits 07:12 - My EDC: Orbitkey & Big Idea Design 08:19 - Final Thoughts: The Analog Shift 08:36 - Outro & Recommendations ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬