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Break the Twitch

About Break the Twitch

Anthony Ongaro, creator of Break the Twitch
Creator of Break the Twitch

Hey there, I'm Anthony.

I'm a software engineer in my 40s, living in Phoenix, Arizona with my wife and young son.

Have you ever felt The ‘Twitch’? It's that feeling that makes you want to check your phone even though you just put it away — the quick click of “Buy It Now” for the thing you don't actually need, or saying “Yes!” to something you don't have time for.

The ‘Twitch’ is an impulsive, unproductive response to discomfort. It shows up in lots of small ways — but day after day, they add up. Years ago I got tired of it pulling me away from the things I was trying to focus on, so I started researching, experimenting, and documenting ways to minimize distractions, build better habits, and tap into that elusive flow.

It turns out there are really effective ways to break the twitch and build more intentional habits — and it starts with owning your attention. That's what we do here. So, you in?

Break the Twitch featured in TEDx, Fast Company, LifeHacker, Huffington Post and more

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01 / What is the Twitch?

The Twitch is an impulsive, unproductive response to discomfort, which shows up in many forms. Watch my TEDx talk below for a short explanation, or read What Is The Twitch?

02 / Start with some popular articles