I love the idea of slowing down, I’m enjoying that aspect of creating on Substack, I can take my time. Creativity takes time and that’s what other platforms are missing. Creators are killing themselves trying to keep up with algorithms and changing trends. There is no time for contemplation which leads to good art.
After my Social Media detox last month, I’ve decided I’m done with Instagram for good. I have no desire to use it personally or to promote my Substack. The experience is completely ruined for me and IG was at one point my favorite platform.
I hear ya! I had about 500 or so followers on IG, and I tried EVERYTHING to just get people to CLICK over to my Substack, and it was like pulling teeth. I deleted my account on the 1st of this year haha
Interestingly similar experience to mine. I post links to my Substack posts on my IG story feed and I've just about stopped expecting anyone from IG to click over to the Substack links. I usually say something about my links being a "more in-depth look into my practice", but either people don't care, aren't interested in longer form writing or don't want to commit to another screen experience. I don't know what it is, but I'm happy to just keep writing and slowly growing a new community here.
This is amazing Seth. Thanks! Because of your suggestions, I have reached out to friends to collaborate. I haven't regretted it. Love the bumper sticker by the way!
This essay reminds me of the old saying 4 quarters is better than 100 pennies. It’s applicable to so many aspects of life, not least of all social media/marketing/relationship building/what-have-you.
I love this reminder. Thank you.
I love the idea of slowing down, I’m enjoying that aspect of creating on Substack, I can take my time. Creativity takes time and that’s what other platforms are missing. Creators are killing themselves trying to keep up with algorithms and changing trends. There is no time for contemplation which leads to good art.
After my Social Media detox last month, I’ve decided I’m done with Instagram for good. I have no desire to use it personally or to promote my Substack. The experience is completely ruined for me and IG was at one point my favorite platform.
I hear ya! I had about 500 or so followers on IG, and I tried EVERYTHING to just get people to CLICK over to my Substack, and it was like pulling teeth. I deleted my account on the 1st of this year haha
Interestingly similar experience to mine. I post links to my Substack posts on my IG story feed and I've just about stopped expecting anyone from IG to click over to the Substack links. I usually say something about my links being a "more in-depth look into my practice", but either people don't care, aren't interested in longer form writing or don't want to commit to another screen experience. I don't know what it is, but I'm happy to just keep writing and slowly growing a new community here.
This is amazing Seth. Thanks! Because of your suggestions, I have reached out to friends to collaborate. I haven't regretted it. Love the bumper sticker by the way!
...put the phone down...talk to the nearest human and repeat...
Beautiful, salient and much appreciated.
This essay reminds me of the old saying 4 quarters is better than 100 pennies. It’s applicable to so many aspects of life, not least of all social media/marketing/relationship building/what-have-you.
Oooh. I like the 4 quarters / 100 pennies saying!
This — These things take time, so why must our work happen at top speed? What if we slow down, instead? — made me tear up a little.
A welcome reminder as I’m in a slow period.
There’s an algorithm of sorts happening in that meet up.
It’s just more appropriately humanity driven rather than tech biz artifact or metric driven.
Yes to moving increasingly back offline and in person. BTW- funny that meeting in person would be deemed “offline.”
It’s going online technically that moved us offline humanly.
Loved this. Preach.
You and I are definitely vibing this morning, Seth!
https://substack.com/@ascottperry/note/c-61397025
Ooooh, I love it!
HEARD