After 2 weeks, I have no regrets. Clarity around my life and family has improved as well. It feels like I’m right where I need to be and there isn’t a huge rush to get “more” — I like that.
Really enjoyed reading this, Jacob. I've been thinking a lot about LinkedIn and some of the insanity I've been seeing on it. When you talk about people dismantling their careers, it really captured the thoughts I've been having when I come across a post with 250 comments of people bickering about something that doesn't ultimately matter.
My second job before going to college was working at home depot, in the garden aisle :)
I hear what you're saying. I'm a Silicon Valley refugee living in Oregon. I also quit LinkedIn - the platform is terrible - 99% of every connection request is a shart. Three personal contacts and WOM yielded millions and a healthy 25-year business.
Amen brother. Best use of shart I’ve heard in a long time.
I can attribute ~80% of my business to a single person. I reckon that can be dangerous, but it’s all collectively grown from there — into hundreds of advocates.
As someone who just realized a) linkedin is my second longest subscription relationship (netflix is #1), and b) how little value I get from the platform now that it has become FB/Insta 2019, this article resonated with me. But I feel trapped by my "professional" subscription and the networking outreach opportunities it promises me (even though the realities are not as good). So much to think about here!
Really enjoyed this read - thank you for your honestly and reflection. LinkedIn is a pretty dark place that masks as a land of opportunity and connection - I see its value to your point about people trying to build their brand and expertise - I just wish there was a more clear way to exist professionally other than IRL (which is of course the most valuable)
All social media is ripe for disruption. I’m not looking for an alternative, but the growing popularity to move more analog in our experiences is encouraging. Perhaps AI will force our hand anyway.
Passionate read. Spending more time being present with your kids and family is priceless. Time just keeps ticking.
After 2 weeks, I have no regrets. Clarity around my life and family has improved as well. It feels like I’m right where I need to be and there isn’t a huge rush to get “more” — I like that.
Really enjoyed reading this, Jacob. I've been thinking a lot about LinkedIn and some of the insanity I've been seeing on it. When you talk about people dismantling their careers, it really captured the thoughts I've been having when I come across a post with 250 comments of people bickering about something that doesn't ultimately matter.
My second job before going to college was working at home depot, in the garden aisle :)
We both stocked chicken sh*t! We’re forever brothers!
I hear what you're saying. I'm a Silicon Valley refugee living in Oregon. I also quit LinkedIn - the platform is terrible - 99% of every connection request is a shart. Three personal contacts and WOM yielded millions and a healthy 25-year business.
Amen brother. Best use of shart I’ve heard in a long time.
I can attribute ~80% of my business to a single person. I reckon that can be dangerous, but it’s all collectively grown from there — into hundreds of advocates.
Enjoy Oregon, it’s high quality living.
As someone who just realized a) linkedin is my second longest subscription relationship (netflix is #1), and b) how little value I get from the platform now that it has become FB/Insta 2019, this article resonated with me. But I feel trapped by my "professional" subscription and the networking outreach opportunities it promises me (even though the realities are not as good). So much to think about here!
Curious… What networking opportunities turned into wins for you that can be attributed to LinkedIn?
How many? When was the last one? Why?
Really enjoyed this read - thank you for your honestly and reflection. LinkedIn is a pretty dark place that masks as a land of opportunity and connection - I see its value to your point about people trying to build their brand and expertise - I just wish there was a more clear way to exist professionally other than IRL (which is of course the most valuable)
We are existing in the mess we’ve made.
Thanks again for the share!
All social media is ripe for disruption. I’m not looking for an alternative, but the growing popularity to move more analog in our experiences is encouraging. Perhaps AI will force our hand anyway.
I am excited for snail mail to make its way back into the zeitgeist again 📫✉️
We just want connection more than ever now - it’s exciting to think of what that could look like.
Whoever brings back Blockbuster and Tous R Us in all its glory will make my day. It’s about the experience more than the convenience.
Brutally good !
Very kind comment to read. Thank you, Mat.