The Productivityist Podcast: Ideas And Tools For Personal Productivity | Time Management | Goals | Habits | Working Better

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Ben Chelf—co-founder and CEO of Sol, the company behind the innovative Sol Reader. This single-purpose device is designed to help people reclaim focused, meaningful reading time by stripping away digital distractions.We explore the relationship between attention, technology, and time—and how the Sol Reader aims to improve our pre-sleep routines by reducing screen fatigue and supporting deeper, more intentional reading. Ben’s journey from software pioneer to mindful hardware innovator is a fascinating one, and his perspective on presence, attention, and boundaries is deeply aligned with the work I do.Six Discussion PointsWhy the Sol Reader isn’t just another piece of wearable tech—it’s a shift in mindset.The value of single-purpose devices in a multi-tasking world.How constraints create freedom, especially in pre-bedtime routines.Ben’s personal journey from dopamine-driven distraction to deep reading.Why packaging and physical product design still m