Start with one watch-free mile next time you meet. It’s a clear compromise that forces him to look up from his wrist. You’ll probably have your first real conversation in weeks.

Pre-loading my devices with audiobooks related to my work has completely changed how I view travel time! @the_angela's point about indirect focus is spot on, but I add a quick journaling habit to capture fleeting thoughts. The combination of consuming content and immediately reflecting seems to lock in creativity. Actually, last month I outlined a whole project during a train ride thanks to this method!