What a Dilemma

After seeing a preview of The Social Dilemma on Netflix, I didn’t want to watch it. 

I felt called out for my frequent social media use. Over the past couple years I really ramped up the time I was spending on it. After feeling attacked by the preview I started paying attention my compulsive phone checking, constant refreshing and how I was too frequently in search of a dopamine hit provided by a notification or distracting piece of content. 

I forced myself to watch the documentary and it was quite alarming. It’s all stuff we’be heard before. It’s designed for us to be addicted, always in search for more and more.

The implications are vast, and right then and there I deactivated my personal Instagram account.

I’m hoping that a break will help me reevaluate who and what I’m following, when and where I’m using my device and hopefully let me get a little more clued into when I’m using it compulsively.

And yes, it’s true, that means no more Elliot photos for a little bit, but he was at the heart of this decision. When I’m home, I want to be with him and enjoying him and not distracting myself.

From the business perspective, there’s utility in it for me. I’ll still be using Gain’s account to share, post and educate and I’ll still be working on my passion project, Gain Endurance.

I’m not gone forever, but needed to make a change. If you haven’t watched the film yet, I encourage you to do so.

Justin Miner

@gain_sc