🎯 How I Struggled to Learn on Social Media (And What Finally Helped Me Focus)

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Have you ever opened Twitter or YouTube just to learn something useful…but ended up watching 2 hours of unrelated content?

Yeah. Same.

The Trap

I used to think social media was my shortcut to “stay updated” in tech and cybersecurity.

In reality?

It became a trap.

One moment I’m watching a useful tutorial.

Next moment I’m lost in meme threads, hot takes, and tech debates with no action plan.

It felt productive — but I wasn’t really learning anything deeply.

Why This Happens

Most social media platforms are built to keep you scrolling, not studying.

They reward:

Fast content
Shocking headlines
Short dopamine loops

Meanwhile, real learning requires:

Focus
Depth
Reflection

What I’m Doing Differently Now

To fix this, I started doing 4 simple things:

✅ I learn offline first — from proper courses, books, or docs

✅ I follow creators who share value (not just vibes)

✅ I take notes, apply what I learn, and write blog posts (like this one!)

✅ I block out focused learning time before I go online

*Why I'm Blogging Here on Dev.to
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I wanted a space to share what I’m learning in tech and cybersecurity — without the distractions.

So I joined Dev.to.

Expect: