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The Cost of Digital Overwhelm

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Hillman Lentz
Oct 07, 2025
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Not long ago, I caught myself checking email on one screen, news on another, and messages buzzing on my phone. I wasn’t running a company — I was running myself ragged. That’s when it hit me: I wasn’t overwhelmed by work, I was overwhelmed by noise.

Digital overwhelm is sneaky. It convinces you you’re “staying informed” while quietly draining your focus,…

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