April 1, 2026
Clarity
Unplugged
Retreat
4 days. No AI. No screens. No ARR debates. Just you and the terrifying sound of your own voice.
The Premise
You've been asking Claude and ChatGPT how to handle difficult conversations, negotiate better, and pitch with confidence.
And they nailed it. Super helpful. 10/10 advice. You thanked a chatbot and closed the tab feeling ready.
Then the actual conversation happened and none of it came out of your mouth.
This is a retreat where you practice on real humans who will interrupt you, disagree with you, and not say “great job!” when you're done.
The Schedule
Four days, no itinerary app
Subject to change.
- Check in. Hand over all of your devices.
- Ice-breaker: introduce yourself without mentioning your job title, company, or your definition of ARR.
- Evening session: Active Listening. Just stop talking and listen to the silence around.
- Dinner. Stare at your food like it's 1997. No phones under the table.
Day 1
Arrival & Surrender
- Check in. Hand over all of your devices.
- Ice-breaker: introduce yourself without mentioning your job title, company, or your definition of ARR.
- Evening session: Active Listening. Just stop talking and listen to the silence around.
- Dinner. Stare at your food like it's 1997. No phones under the table.
- Morning: Never Split the Difference workshop. Negotiate with the retreat cook for extra eggs.
- Afternoon: Practice saying "no" to a real human face.
- Partner exercise: deliver difficult feedback without the words "I just want to be transparent." or "Honestly..."
- Evening campfire. Tell a story. No AI to edit your words. It better land.
Day 2
The Hard Conversations
- Morning: Never Split the Difference workshop. Negotiate with the retreat cook for extra eggs.
- Afternoon: Practice saying "no" to a real human face.
- Partner exercise: deliver difficult feedback without the words "I just want to be transparent." or "Honestly..."
- Evening campfire. Tell a story. No AI to edit your words. It better land.
- Morning: pitch your startup to a room of strangers. No slides. No deck. Just words from your mouth.
- Afternoon: Made to Stick workshop. Make someone care about your thing in 60 seconds.
- Practice awkward silences. Learn that silence is a feature, not a bug.
- Evening: group dinner where you practice small talk without alcohol or AI to your aid.
Day 3
The Pitch, Unplugged
- Morning: pitch your startup to a room of strangers. No slides. No deck. Just words from your mouth.
- Afternoon: Made to Stick workshop. Make someone care about your thing in 60 seconds.
- Practice awkward silences. Learn that silence is a feature, not a bug.
- Evening: group dinner where you practice small talk without alcohol or AI to your aid.
- Morning reflection: what did you learn about how you communicate when you don't have AI to help?
- Closing circle: one honest thing you noticed about someone else.
- Devices returned. Check Slack, Claude/ChatGPT.
- Depart.
Day 4
Re-entry
- Morning reflection: what did you learn about how you communicate when you don't have AI to help?
- Closing circle: one honest thing you noticed about someone else.
- Devices returned. Check Slack, Claude/ChatGPT.
- Depart.
Testimonials
What past attendees said
from a future that hasn't happened yet
“I made eye contact for 11 seconds straight. I have never felt more alive.”
Former PM
“I wanted to say what my startup does without asking ChatGPT for the one-liner and I just couldn't find the words.”
Series A founder
“Day 2 when someone asked me a question, I reflexively tried to pull my phone out (to check Claude). That's when I knew I needed this.”
Engineering manager
“The most uncomfortable 4 days of my life. I've already signed up again.”
Head of Product
Yes, the date is April 1st. But if there's genuine interest, we'll figure out the format. Small batches. Real location. Some awkwardness. And a lot of learning.
Frequently Anticipated Questions
Is this real?
It's on 1st of April. But if enough people sign up, we'll figure out a way to make it happen.
What if I need my phone for emergencies?
We'll hold your devices in a secure location. If there's an actual emergency, we'll find you.
Do I need to have used Daily Clarity before?
No. You just need to be someone who talks to other humans for a living and suspects you could be better at it.
Where would this be held?
Somewhere with no cell service and good food. We're thinking near Nandi Hills or Chikkamagaluru. Suggestions welcome.
How much will it cost?
TBD, but less than your last holiday and more than a meditation app. Sign up and we'll figure it out together.
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