8legs: John foley

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I'm a married dad-of-two but I don't have a phone, the internet, or even a bank

John Foley stopped using a phone, internet, and a bank card in a phased life change that began in 2023 and was complete by 2024.
He now relies on handwritten plans and cash for all disposable income, delegating tech tasks to others.
Family and clients initially reacted with surprise, but adapted as Foley shifted to in-person work.
Foley envisions a charity to build green spaces and reduce technology use in communities.
His business pivoted from an app-based service to in-person work marketed through word of mouth.
John Foley’s experiment began after a trip to the Chelsea Flower Show and an incident of digital distraction.
He found that life slowed, with more time for conversation and fewer worries about messages.
He experienced challenges, including feeling isolated during the first winter without a phone.
Customers can still reach him by landline or email; tech tasks are handled by staff.
The plan includes maintaining a single landline and a basic debit-card reader for those who need it.

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