Doomscroll, Procrastinate, Stagnate
Affiliate Q&A

I'm Simon D., based in Montreal, Canada.

In a past life, I was a civil engineer. Now I write, run group programs, and teach people how to break free from compulsive tech use—doomscrolling, procrastination, chronic underachievement—and build a better, happier, more productive life.

I spent over a decade stuck in it myself, then years figuring a way out. My work is rooted in lived experience, and research in addiction/recovery. I share my ideas on Reddit and Substack, covering tech addiction, habit formation, motivation, mindfulness, and mental health.

My main focus now is on getting my tapbook into as many hands as possible… and for that I need help.

It's an interactive, highly visual, online book designed to pace the ideas in a clean, systematic way.

I built it to be ADHD-accessible, but the format makes long-form reading less daunting and more enjoyable for anyone. The content itself is several years in the making: research, prototyping, writing, rewriting, rerewriting.

Absolutely. Go here and use the pre-applied access code. When you get to the paywall, you'll see that a full comped discount is applied. (Obviously, please don't share this link.)

TechSober is both the brand behind the method I teach and the identity it cultivates. It's for people who don't just want to rein in their tech use, but who are willing to dig deep, uncover, and ultimately address the root cause of their behavioral patterns.

It starts with a simple truth: trying to stop time-wasting habits through willpower or "self-discipline" alone doesn't work—much like with traditional addictions. The real problem is in the way vices hijack our brain's motivation and reward system. They simultaneously suppress motivation (leading to that ugh, I don't feel like it sensation come time to do work) while self-reinforcing the desire and need for more consumption.

The solution, therefore, is to nip this positive feedback cycle at its source, using a proven, compassion-centered practice, underpinned by a sobriety-based mindset and identity change.

And to be clear: sobriety here doesn't mean strict abstinence. It means cultivating a healthier, more deliberate relationship with your vices—one where they no longer run the show.

People who've been losing days to YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, Instagram—and feel numb, stuck, or dysregulated because of it. Students, creatives, early-career folks, or anyone who says: "I know exactly what to do… and still don't do it."

Yes. I've been teaching my method in one way or another for years now. Here are some of the messages I've received:

The tapbook has a generous free preview. Full access is a one-time payment of $29, or $29/quarter for the all-access membership (which includes the book, a private WhatsApp group, weekly office hour AMAs, and ongoing support).

As an affiliate, you earn 50% on all income: both initial sales and recurring membership payments for one year.

Yes. I have codes ranging from 15 to 50%. The discount gets tied to your invite link, so it's automatically applied at checkout.

For me, you've done the hard part. You've built out an audience; one that trusts you, that'll listen if you recommend something.

I'd rather attract and motivate the best partners than nickel-and-dime commissions.

The tapbook at techsober.me. Access is invite-only, so your audience will use your unique invite code (or a pre-filled link) to unlock the free preview.

From there, the tapbook does the selling. The free preview covers the bulk of the problem breakdown—doomscrolling, procrastination, the feedback loops, how vices suppress motivation—and naturally leads into the paid section where the solution (identity, mindset, method) lives.

You're welcome to simply mention that your content is being sponsored, pointing people to the free preview.

Of course, if the topic is relevant to you and your brand, you could post a review or otherwise create your own content on the topic—whatever fits your style. I'm also happy to write up guest content, appear on podcasts, or collaborate in another way.

Bottom line: I won't dictate how you promote. Your audience, your call.

Keep it simple, sincere, and on brand (yours, of course). Something like:

"Ever wonder why you can't stop doomscrolling even though you hate it? Or why you know exactly what you should be doing… but still can't make yourself start? My friend Simon wrote a tapbook that breaks down the actual science behind it—and lays out a method that doesn't rely on willpower or inspirational rah-rah. It's invite-only: use my code {YOURCODE} at techsober.me or tap my link below. The preview is free. Check it out and tell me what you think."

If you're unsure, I'm happy to workshop it with you.

Access to the tapbook is invite-only. You'll get a unique invite code (e.g. Johnny999) and a pre-filled link like techsober.me/?invite=johnny999. Every signup using your code is automatically tied to you.

The invite-only model makes the offer feel exclusive, which boosts conversion. Once they're in, you can expect conversion rates of 5 to 8%.

Payouts via PayPal, sent the first Monday of each month. I'm flexible if you need another method.

Yes. Visit affiliatestats.techsober.me, enter your email, and you'll instantly receive something like this.

Nope. Opt in or out anytime. Promote as much or as little as you like, for as long as you'd like.

Sure—let me know your idea.

Yup. Book a call here: calendly.com/hrmsimon. If you're in Montreal, coffee's on me.

Reply to my message with:

1. Your desired invite code (your name or brand)
2. Your PayPal email

I'll send your link and you're good to go.