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In this episode of Y.E.L 2.0, your host Peter Voogd teaches you how to use social media strategically for your benefit and to avoid wasting any time! Episode Highlights: Every second of the day, 11 more people around the world use social media for the first time More than half the population of the world averages over 2 hours of social media every day Of the average global lifespan of 72 years, based on the average social media time, people will spend over 7 years on social media in their lives So many people blindly scroll to look at snapshots of other people’s lives Since 1987, depression is up 400% while suicide is up 30% since 2005, reaching its peak in the last year Too much comparison leads to a toxic relationship with social media It’s important that we maximize our online usage by using it strategically with an end goal in mind It’s those times that you feel a need to get on social media that you should resist the most While it’s great to consume and learn, without producing and executing, you will only become frustrated With so much emphasis on that endorphin spike, it’s vital to turn off all notification when trying to do your best work Unfollow and avoid anybody that does not align with the values by which you want to live your life Peter knows that when he’s older, he wants less time hustling and spending more time with his kids Follow people who you respect because those are the people that you are going to become 3 Key Points More than ever before, social media Due to the fact that social media only shows snapshots of other people’s best lives, viewers experience a massive amount of anxiety. Limiting screen time, producing more than consuming, turning off all notifications, and unfollowing anyone irrelevant to your vision, are the 4 ways to detox from social media. Tweetable Quotes: “Every second, 11 more people use social media for the first time.” - Peter Voogd “It can be your greatest asset or your worst nightmare. That’s the scary thing is there’s no in-between when it comes to social media.” - Peter Voogd “Do not open until you have an end result and a time limit.” - Peter Voogd “When you’re in the zone, it’s important to stay focused, get as much done as you can, and turn off all notifications.” - Peter Voogd You can download Peter’s exclusive networking blueprint at https://gamechangersmovement.com/networking - This blueprint will give you the exact scripts Peter uses to get ahold of anybody. Resources Mentioned: Peter Voogd’s Website Peter Voogd’s Instagram Peter Voogd’s LinkedIn Peter Voogd’s YouTube Game Changers Academy