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The Bootstrapped Founder

235: The Bad Kind of Attention

Jul 21, 2023
12:19
Snipd AI
Discover the three attention traps on Twitter and the importance of lasting connections. Learn about building customer connections, avoiding negativity, and attracting positive-minded followers. Cultivate meaningful relationships and project hopefulness and kindness on social media.
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Quick takeaways

  • Chasing virality can attract short-term gain seekers but fails to foster sustainable connections on Twitter.
  • Relying on transactional attention erodes trust and hinders relationship-building efforts, leading to negative sentiments around compensation and pricing discussions on social media.

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The Pitfalls of Attention Traps

Many people on Twitter lay attention traps in hopes of building a large audience. However, these traps often backfire and result in self-sabotage. Strategies like chasing virality can attract short-term gain seekers but fail to foster sustainable connections. Followers lured by viral tweets are different from those who appreciate consistent effort in building a community. To attract long-term thinkers, focus on sustained efforts rather than quick attention grabs.

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