This is absolutely true. As a small time fitness "influencer" earlier, I chased the numbers. I would constantly check my followers, compare with others, gloat over the likes my posts would get and well, I had to face my fair share of haters as well.

Now, I use social media sparingly and that too to promote my personal brand or reach out to someone.

And the mental peace is totally worth it. Thanks for this excellent piece George!