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Why Blocking Apps Alone Doesn't Work (And What Actually Does)

I've installed almost every app blocker that exists. Every single one worked for about two weeks. Here's why blocking alone always runs out, and what finally made it stick for me.

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Icarus vs. Opal vs. Forest: What's Actually Different

Opal, Forest, and Icarus all block your apps. I've used all three. Here's the actual difference — and why blocking alone stopped being enough for me within a week.

3 min read

Why Willpower Doesn't Work for ADHD Studying (And What Actually Does)

Every ADHD study guide says the same thing: just focus. Here's what I learned talking to ADHD students and mining hundreds of Opal/Forest reviews while building Icarus.

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Why You Can't Focus: The Real Reason Phones Kill Deep Work

Why You Can't Focus: The Real Reason Phones Kill Deep Work

Phone addiction doesn't just steal time — it rewires your attention span. Here's what I learned about my own brain building Icarus, and how I got deep focus back.

3 min read