Don’t let algorithms define you
“Your worth is not measured in likes, comments, notes or followers, but in your ability to love, keep comments to yourself, take note and lead.” — Dulce Ruby
“We can use algorithms as an aid to the systems of our society, like pilots use autopilot, but we must never let them run our society completely on their own — the day we do, will be the day we fall.” — Abhijit Naskar
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” — Dalai Lama
Recently, I asked this question to a young gentleman that was in the same hospital room as a friend.
“What would you really love to do with your life if money wasn’t an issue?”
His eyes lit up instantly.
In a spirit of passion and excitement he mentioned that he wanted to become an online game designer.
You see this young man had made some very poor choices and was now in the hospital waiting for the amputation of several fingers and toes due to extreme frostbite.
According to his account, his girlfriend kicked him out of the house without any appropriate clothing or shoes and as a result he spent twelve hours in a frozen garage that he had broken into in an attempt to stay warm.
His intoxication and lack of warm clothing caused him incredible pain and injury. He was subsequently arrested by the police and brought to the hospital.
The point here is really not the incident in question but rather the idea of what he would really want to do with his life.
What do you want?
Most people will answer this question according to their ability to make money and not their love for their chosen vocation or activity.
Do what you love and the money will chase you?
Sounds great but it is very scary for most people, as they want the ending before they begin their journey.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t work this way.
You have to take calculated risks.
You have to believe in yourself and the creative process.
Most importantly, you must begin to understand your worth as a valuable human being.
“Your worth is not measured in likes, comments, notes or followers, but in your ability to love, keep comments to yourself, take note and lead.” — Dulce Ruby
Are you a member of the Silent Generation, Baby Boomer, Generation X, Millennial or Generation Z etc.?
Regardless of where you are, social media giants have profited immensely as they have profiled these populations perfectly with sophisticated algorithms.
The research indicates that 97% of the account holders are approval seekers.
Thus, likes, dislikes, comments etc. are plentiful on open platforms everywhere.
Seriously, who really cares?
Most people are so caught up in their own lives, careers, goals, relationships, families, kids etc. that they don’t have any remaining precious time to devote to the online banter.
This represents the other 3% of the planet.
After it’s all said and done, not allowing algorithms to define you is still the best scenario regardless of generational descriptions.
Be true to yourself and know thyself.
Carpe Momentum
FRANCO CIANFLONE
B.Sc. Ed. M. Ed. LSC CS MENTAL TOUGHNESS FOR LIFE
Certified Corporate Trainer, Educator, Business Consultant, Author & Entrepreneur.
Franco Cianflone is a graduate of the internationally acclaimed Bill Gove Speech Workshop with a Corporate Speaker designation. His extensive corporate training includes Bob Proctor, Paul Martinelli, and training seminars/sessions with Steve Siebold, John Maxwell, Les Brown, Tony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen, and many others. He is the author of sixteen books to date and co-founder of Mini Bytes For The Brain.
Fifty years of Education and Business leadership compliments his mission to transform and catapult the results of individuals everywhere on the globe as far as Australia. His life mantra is, “Others will be looking at the fire while you are walking through the fire towards your victory and success”.
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