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Writing from Set In Stone on focus, building, and the apps we make.
October 21, 2026
How to actually block distracting apps during work hours
A general Screen Time limit does not know when your workday starts. Here is how to build a block that only runs 9 to 5, so it never fights you on evenings and weekends.
October 21, 2026
How to block Instagram on your iPhone without deleting the app
Deleting Instagram works for about a week. Here is how to actually keep it off your home screen for good, without losing the ability to use it when you genuinely need to.
October 21, 2026
Building in public, choosing volume over comfort, and why the vehicle does not matter
Most founders aim too low. The only lever that moves revenue is volume. Here is what it looks like to choose the hard path, document the ugly days, and build something real.
October 21, 2026
Digital detox doesn't work. Scheduled blocking does.
A weekend off your phone feels great and changes nothing. Here is why detoxes don't stick, and why a boring daily schedule beats a dramatic reset every time.
October 20, 2026
Screen Time limits do not work. Here is what does.
A detailed look at why Apple's built in Screen Time limits fail for almost everyone, the exact mechanism behind the failure, and what a limit actually needs to hold.
October 20, 2026
How to actually stop mindlessly scrolling on your iPhone
Willpower and Screen Time warnings do not fix mindless scrolling. Here is why they fail, how the feeds are built to beat you, and the three part system that actually holds.