#622: How to Simplify Your Life and Get Off the Grid

Social Media

Gary Collins critiques social media for its detrimental impact on privacy, data security, and mental health. He argues that social media platforms are primarily designed for data mining, turning users into products for profit. This realization has led many to leave social media, finding their lives significantly improved. Collins emphasizes, "You're literally giving away your most sensitive data and intimate details for free, and you're making these idiots filthy, filthy rich." 1

   

Business Strategy

Building a business without social media is challenging but rewarding, according to Gary Collins. He shares his experience of creating a successful business through traditional methods like interviews and public speaking, avoiding the pitfalls of social media dependency. Collins warns that relying on platforms like Facebook or Instagram makes entrepreneurs "digital sharecroppers," as they don't truly own their audience or business. Collins states, "I built it purely old school... I teach that as well." 2