Every day, the internet quietly convinces us that we're running out of time.
A 19-year-old launches a startup.
A creator celebrates 1 million sub...
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Just a small note : This post was inspired by a post by @francistrdev . It sparked the idea, but the thoughts and examples here are my own.
Thanks for the mention! :D
Side note: It would be nice to add some pictures and format the article instead of having every sentences to be chunks. It's for readability and makes you stand out since most articles with this format is prone to be AI generated based on the format. Otherwise, good stuff :D
Haha, the internet really makes you feel like you should've founded 3 startups by 18, retired by 25, and somehow still have time for hobbies ๐
Needed this reminder. Now excuse me while I compare myself to absolutely nobody... at least for today.
At the end of the day, what even counts as success? Most of the internet and media today measure success by one thing โ money. In other words, external material wealth. They don't care about people's inner spiritual needs. The more technology advances, the more the human spirit regresses. If I had a choice, I'd still rather hold a book and read it slowly than endlessly scroll through news or mindless short videos. But the reality is โ survival comes first. You have to feed yourself before you can think about anything else.
Absolutely true!
As wise people say "Living your life fully and reaching the end marks the real success!"
Because, we see a lot of small to big achievements and failures throughout our life,
and in all phases and times we still need to be present in them!
I really liked this, especially the line about comparing milestones instead of journeys. We only see everyoneโs highlight reel online, so itโs easy to feel โbehind.โ In reality, most success stories have years of invisible work behind them. Thanks for the reminder.
Great perspective. The internet often shows the highlight, not the years of learning, failure, and persistence behind it. Comparing your Chapter 2 to someone else's Chapter 20 is rarely helpful.
As a developer, I've noticed the same thing in programming. Some people build a successful product quickly, while others spend years improving their skills before things finally click. The timeline is different for everyone.
I've found that communities like CodeCan.net are a good reminder of this. You can see developers at every stageโsome are launching their first script, while others have years of experience. Everyone is moving at their own pace, and that's completely normal.
In the end, steady progress matters more than fast progress.
This post highlights how social media creates a false sense of urgency by showing final results instead of hidden struggles, reminding us to focus on personal progress rather than arbitrary age milestones. Good post, didi! ๐
Ah!! Free Fire memories came back again. โHeadlightsโ isnโt just a song for me, itโs a whole emotion. Every beat carries old memories, late-night games, and moments that can never be forgotten.
Yeah good point - but I'm just repeating my mantra:
Let's stop comparing ourselves eternally to others - happiness is found within yourself ...
I mean, who actually cares if Mark Z. is a billionaire? After buying 3 mansions and ditto mega yachts and private jets, what else is he gonna spend his billions on?
All that money doesn't earn those people respect in my eyes - it's their acts and their behavior which does (or doesn't) ...
Definitely sounds relatable the rush, the expectations... I believe judging ourselves too harshly is a thief of joy.
Thank you!!
Thankssssss!!
I do not use Linkedin.
Iโm not using any online platforms yet, but whenever I do, Iโll definitely let you know. :D
I liked the question, "Late according to whom?" It's easy to forget that we're often comparing our everyday progress to someone else's highlight reel. Everyone's path looks different, and that's okay. Thanks for sharing, Divyanshi ๐