I quit TikTok—and got my attention span back

What happens when you quit TikTok—not just for a weekend, but for good? One Gen Z writer did exactly that and found more than extra hours in the day. They rediscovered long-form stories, watched full movies without grabbing a second screen, and rebuilt their frayed attention span. In this personal reflection, there’s no scolding or superiority—just an honest take on trading in the scroll for focus, and how the fear of missing out slowly gave way to something better: peace of mind. Henry Chandonnet with Fast Company has lived the dream, now he’s telling the story. Do you have enough focus left to read it?