Hector Hughes is the co-founder of Unplugged, a company offering off-grid cabin retreats designed to help people disconnect from digital life and reconnect with nature.
After experiencing burnout in the tech industry, Hector went on a silent repreat in the Himalayas and recognised the need for digital detox solutions. Since its inception in 2020, Unplugged has grown rapidly whilst promoting intentional rest in a hyper-connected world.
In this episode we cover:
Being the dyslexic twin
The part alcohol plays in our culture
Learnings from a silent retreat in the Himalayas
The reality of building a business
What locking your phone in a box for 3 days can do for you
Practicing what you preach
Approaching problems with compassion
Mentions:
Stop Drinking Now - Allen Carr
The Myth of Normal - Gabor Maté
Awareness - Anthony De Mello
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/unplugged.rest/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-hughes-10082195/