Chris Neumann has noticed that AI tools—and the dopamine loops they trigger—are pulling founders and families into constant screen time. He argues that stepping away from agents isn’t just healthy; it fuels creativity and clear thinking. To prove the point, he and his family built daily and weekly rituals that banish screens and bring everyone back into the real world. First, they cut all tech from the dinner table. No phones, no smart watches, no voice assistants—actually unplugging the Google Home before meals. That simple rule forced real conversation and debate, just like in the old days when you had to hash out answers instead of Googling them. Next, they switched evening music to vinyl records. Each family member has “credits” to buy an album. Once a record starts, it plays through. No skipping tracks or endless repeats. Kids learned to handle records and appreciate albums as complete works. Out in the backyard, the family tends a vegetable patch. Chris recalls learning gardening with his grandfather, who grew a massive plot of produce before retirement. Urban farming won’t beat grocery prices, but planting, watering, weeding and harvesting slows everyone down—and AI can’t speed up cherry tomatoes. Inside the house, Chris cooks several times a week. He leaves phones in another room to avoid falling down an agent-driven rabbit hole. Recipes online won’t save dinner if you’re not hands-on and patient with practice. They round out the week with a board game night—anything from Monopoly to Carcassonne—plus sports. Chris coaches his kids’ teams and plays soccer, skiing, even rock climbing. The combination of exercise, competition and teamwork clears his head in a way treadmill workouts never did. By carving out 20 minutes daily for these low-tech activities, he says you’ll find better focus, more energy and richer creativity.