“Most of us would be seized with fear if our bodies went numb, and would do everything possible to avoid it, yet we take no interest at all in the numbing of our [minds].”
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Questions Answered in the Video
What does it mean to “numb” your mind? Vitaliy explains that we often use external stimuli—social media, video games, and constant entertainment—to avoid being alone with our own thoughts. This “numbing” is a way of distracting the mind from the discomfort of stillness.
Why did Vitaliy remove almost all apps from his iPhone? To break the addiction to his “numbing device,” Vitaliy stripped his phone down to only the most functional tools, like Maps, Spotify, and Uber. He explains that removing the “junk” apps is a necessary step to reclaim focus and stop the reflexive habit of reaching for digital distraction.
How can nature help in “de-numbing” the mind? Vitaliy shares his routine of walking through the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail. He discusses how simply looking at nature and listening to its sounds—rather than a podcast or the news—allows the mind to reset and become comfortable with its own company.
What is the “royal we” Vitaliy refers to in his struggle? Vitaliy admits that he isn’t lecturing from a position of perfection. He uses the “royal we” because he is speaking first and foremost about his own addiction to digital noise and his ongoing personal effort to learn how to be one-on-one with his mind.
What are the practical steps to finding more mental peace? The video outlines a simple but difficult challenge: spend less time with your phone, more time with yourself, and embrace the silence of a daily walk. Vitaliy suggests these small shifts lead to feeling calmer, more at peace, and a “tiny bit happier.”
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