Written in 2015.
Why Iām Not Chasing Likes
It is easy to confuse response with value.
Likes, shares, comments and reactions offer instant feedback. They feel like confirmation. Over time, they can also quietly distort what you choose to say and how you choose to say it.
I noticed myself hesitating before posting. Not because something was untrue, but because it might not land well. That pause was the warning sign.
When attention becomes the goal, intention follows it.
I am not interested in writing or sharing things simply because they perform well. I care more about whether they feel honest, helpful, or necessary at the time.
That does not mean I dislike feedback. It means I do not want it to steer the work.
Some things matter even if they travel quietly. Some ideas are worth putting down, even if they are not widely received.
I would rather be consistent than visible.
Clear rather than approved.
If something resonates, that is welcome.
If it does not, that is fine too.
And that has only become easier with time.