Feb 19 2025 18 mins
I’ve thought a lot about this topic and want to share more about it today. You might wonder why I don’t want to become social media famous since being active in thought leadership and content creation seems to require a certain degree of social media involvement. People “hang out” on social media platforms, but my impact on the world is not dependent on being a social media influencer. Let’s explore this topic!
You’ll Learn:
- Fame is more accessible than ever today.
- The path I’ve chosen values peace, depth, and privacy over chasing online recognition.
- Three key reasons why I don’t seek social media fame (and powerful reflection questions for you to consider):
- The illusion of fame as a solution to personal insecurities
- The lesson: If you aren’t grounded before you attract attention, more attention will only amplify your struggles.
- The emotional toll of public exposure
- The lesson: When you have a platform, you aren’t simply sharing content, but you are influencing people’s emotions, choices, and mental health.
- The erosion of personal privacy
- The lesson: Privacy is precious, and I want to build a business that supports my life, not one that makes me feel like I’m on display.
- My thoughts here are influenced by an impactful 2007 blog post by Tim Ferriss. You can check it out here.
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