More than just Ride

When people cheer without knowing the whole story, the applause feels hollow. Public praise can’t erase private guilt.

𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹

The day I quit Netflix changed my life. How much more if I quit the number one productivity killer, social media? I’ve been on Facebook since 2008, that’s 17 years mostly wasted scrolling through photos of other people, admiring the pretentious lives the camera portrays, and laughing at nonsense videos.

If only I had spent that time reading books and learning new skills, I could have built something of real value, sharpened my mind, and grown into someone far more disciplined and fulfilled. I may have earned money by selling and offering my IT services online, but that still cannot outweigh the negative impact it has brought. It cost me time, focus, and the sense of purpose that once drove me.

I am not a responsible social media user. I chose to be swallowed by the system. Instead of connecting me to people far away, it disconnected me from the people beside me. There are many benefits and good things about social media if used wisely, but without control, it quietly takes away the moments that matter most.