The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Moment 3 - John Vincent On How To Live A More Present Life
Apr 29, 2021
Join John Vincent, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Leon Restaurants, as he navigates the challenges of living in a digital age. He argues that social media is subtly affecting younger generations, comparing it to a frog in boiling water. Drawing from his experiences with African tribes and insights from physical meditation, he shares valuable tips on embracing mindfulness and living in the present. Discover how to break free from online validation and cultivate a more fulfilling, grounded life.
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Boiling Frog Analogy
- Children are being subtly influenced by social media, much like a frog slowly boiled in water.
- They are unaware of the gradual changes happening to them.
Tracking and Freedom
- Societal acceptance of tracking technologies will be driven by economic benefits, like reduced healthcare costs.
- However, this may come at the cost of personal freedoms.
Artifice of Social Media
- Social media portrays a curated version of reality, leading to mental health issues and a distorted sense of self.
- We create artificial online personas, mistaking them for genuine representations of who we are.