For the last 10 years, I’ve consistently emphasized the importance of being digital-first. And I still believe that deeply. Digital is critical to the future of commerce, engagement, scale, and access.
But I’ve also come to appreciate something just as powerful—and increasingly rare.
There’s something that happens when you pick up a physical book and actually read it.
When you grab a pad of paper and write—really write.
I don’t pretend to understand all the neuroscience behind it, but I know what I experience.
Slower thinking.
Deeper focus.
More intentional reflection.
In a world where we are constantly connected, constantly scrolling, constantly reacting, the simple act of writing on paper feels priceless. It creates space. It introduces friction in a good way.
There’s a tension between digital and physical—and that tension matters.
We have a responsibility to raise this next generation to understand both.
To leverage digital without losing the grounding, clarity, and presence that comes from physical engagement.
It’s not either/or.
It’s both/and.