Your calling might be boring, and that's okay.
WE LOVE OUR distractions. We pretend they are a nuisance only to seek them out, often subconsciously. The constant ding, ping, and vibration of the PhoneWatchTablet triggers a dopamine rush that leaves us craving more.
But this problem isn't a recent one. Prior to smartphones, people clutched their Blackberry phones—nicknamed Crackberries for their endorphin-induced addictions—not to mention email, instant messages, and regular old television.
Distractions have been around as long as humans have. Look to language for some clues.
