The Unscheduled CEO

Why I Quit LinkedIn Today

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Aug 11, 2025
The host shares his bold decision to take a break from LinkedIn, highlighting the mental health effects of social media. He reflects on a recent trip to California, including organizing an innovative event in Silicon Valley. The discussion touches on embracing wellness through a gluten-free diet and holistic health approaches. There’s also a focus on the importance of learning from others and collaborating for success, as well as promoting a lifestyle with less social media for improved well-being.
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ANECDOTE

I Quit Instagram In 2020

  • Jonathan Courtney quit Instagram in 2020 and has rarely posted since then.
  • He still posts occasionally for business but largely avoids the platform for his well-being.
INSIGHT

One-Year Break From LinkedIn

  • Jonathan Courtney is taking a one-year break from LinkedIn and ideally wants to stop forever.
  • He says the platform poisons his brain with engagement-farming posts and isn't worth the psychological cost.
ADVICE

Use Ads Plus One Deep Content Pillar

  • Try paid ads plus one deep-dive content pillar instead of chasing viral personal-brand posts.
  • Ads buy attention and let you trade money for time instead of daily performance-driven content.
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