Comments on: The Importance of Downtime

By: Think Media, Not Medium | davefleet.com

Think Media, Not Medium | davefleet.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:02:28 +0000

[...] the flip side, as I make a concerted effort to live up to my commitment to myself to get back into running I’m finding myself consuming more and more audio content via my iPod [...]

By: Scott Meis

Scott Meis — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:25:41 +0000

Well done sir, couldn’t agree more. I’m about to trek off to Scandi for 11 days with a complete unplug and am really looking forward to it. Life can pass by us all pretty quick if we don’t peek up from the pixels.

By: Jordan Kettner

Jordan Kettner — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:44:50 +0000

Hi Dave,
This is my first time visiting your site. Definitely going to subscribe!
I had a similar experience a little while ago, I went for a getaway in the BC interior and purposely left my laptop at home, but accidentally forgot my phone. After the first couple hours of wanting to check updated tweets and blog stats I was actually able to enjoy being unplugged for a period of time.
You’re absolutely right, we get so caught up in the daily SEO news (“Matt Cutts said what? I have to write a blog post!”) and sometimes we lose perspective. Great post!

By: Marnie Hughes

Marnie Hughes — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:10 +0000

Well done, Dave. Just got back from 2 weeks in rural Ireland and although I got itchy from time to time, I kept the gadgets off. Got some amazing photos of mountains and cliffs (and my kids playing with their new cousin).
All we do to expend energy, even if we love it, empties our cup and I think total relaxation and reconnection with out other loves is the only way to refill the cup.

By: Greg Smith

Greg Smith — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:10:21 +0000

Now this is one of your best posts yet, Dave: particularly the part about more running. For me, it is more surfing. Seriously, all your posts are a great read. Enjoy the real world, mate. @prlab

By: DonnaPapacosta (Donna Papacosta)

DonnaPapacosta (Donna Papacosta) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:32:54 +0000

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By: knealemann (Kneale Mann)

knealemann (Kneale Mann) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:39:55 +0000

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By: Lisa Cruz

Lisa Cruz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:58:51 +0000

Wonderful reminder of the importance of appreciating what is right in front of you, right in that moment. I am horrible at completely disconnecting but promise to get better. I wonder if your experience will become more prevalent for others in the next few months … as people feel the need to dial it back a bit.OK, I’m going to pick up my fictional book and read that for awhile:) Thanks.

By: Jen Zingsheim

Jen Zingsheim — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:10:33 +0000

Dave, great post. While my profile isn’t anywhere near where others in the PR/Marketing space are, I can honestly say it’s because I strive to maintain balance and have since I started participating in social networks–I’m involved without letting them take over.

My husband and I seem to take vacations that deny us access to our gadgets, either because of hefty charges to use the cell (Europe) or no access (remote areas of Utah, etc.). It’s lovely to unplug!

By: Rayanne Langdon

Rayanne Langdon — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:08:34 +0000

Don’t leeeeaaavvvveee me, Dave Fleet!

But srsly, I’ve been better at simmering down my online intenseness lately because I’m rarely home. Evenings with friends and weekends with family helps me be old school Rayanne sometimes : )