You Don’t Need to be on Social Media to Make a Difference in the World

It is certainly possible to make a positive difference in the world through social media. But it is not required.

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[valerierogers]

Face to face is the original social media.

[sunnystring]

Perfect morning prayer at dawn here in Switzerland. So I close YouTube to read "Things That Matter" before watering the garden🙂

[michelesusanne]

The sad things is many people nowadays don't reach out separately from social media. I had over 1500 FB friends and family. When I went off in Dec. I have only had 1 acquaintance and 2 family members reach out. I sent over 100 Christmas cards and got about 10.

[ashlynnkaplan]

Personally, I am not on social media anymore. I haven’t been for a couple of years. I think the The key is to create rather than to consume on social media. Create posts that are enlightening and encouraging rather than just scrolling to see what everyone else is doing. Also, the difference you want to make, you must determine if the difference you can make is broad or a matter of investing in those who are actually close to you in your physical, not virtual life. There was a time when what I posted on social media reached a lot of people. But it this season in my life, I’m finding a far greater difference and impact on others lives by being physically present to make a difference rather than virtually. Call me old-fashioned, that’s OK but I would rather make a difference in the lives of those around me by being around them instead of trying to make a difference in everyone’s lives via virtual presence.

[Debbiesdilemmas]

Generations of people have done well despite never having had social media. It can be a tool to help people and I certainly have enjoyed learning things on YouTube. I’ve also met some really nice people through my own small channel and get to chat with people around the world. There are some positive benefits from social media but it also can rob our time from being productive and actually getting out and spending time with family and friends.

[heidilopez-felix]

I’m 53 and never had a Facebook or anything else of the like! 🥰

[erintannehill]

Yes!! I deleted all of my social media accounts at the end of 2019 and it changed my life! After two years of being without it, I did decide to create a new Facebook account to access a couple of necessary Facebook Groups, but outside of that I don’t use it. I honestly have no desire to be on it and wouldn’t be if it weren’t for the groups.

[katieee]

I stop social media more than 2 years ago and I feel so much better now. I’ve learn more financial tools and a better way of living a productive life in you tube, your channel is one example.

[rhondacurrier]

Wow! You nailed this and so true! And, reading your new book! It's been a thoughtful and reflective way to end my days. Thanks for the time you spend to share your gift with words so succinctly and right to the point. Very few social media influencers get my attention...but, I always look forward to your video on Fridays. It's worth listening too. 👍😊🙏 Thanks! 🙂

[kakylong]

Great video & so very true. I think a lit of young people today are so wrapped in social media & themselves that they can't see past it to see others.

[tammy]

Another wonderful message. Thank you Joshua. Have a lovely weekend.

[gracejanke]

For my circumstances, I can say I need social media esp. FB for half world miles apart back to my home, my family, relatives, and friends to communicate them. This way, I keep in touch with them and show our photos for our travels(when is done), any events and memories in our life. However my rules, I never ever post any personals or no dramas, no debating, no politics for the purposes of less attention getter on my page. That's my thoughts!

[andrewbrendan]

Great message and expressed so well. Thank you!

[brookewarrington]

Great message! Technology, including social media, is a powerful tool. But time can certainly slip away from us while using it and become more a hinderance than an asset if we’re not careful.

[susanmunoz]

I truly like to live my life knowing that the God I service is the only one that I want approval from.☝️

[Siouxsie]

You make great points. It’s the constant stream of ‘humble brags’ I cannot stand. I used to find LinkedIn useful professionally, but now it’s equally infected with drivel! It’s so hard to find what’s useful amongst all the noise on all platforms, and it’s increasingly impossible to avoid advertising too. I’m finding it less and less useful and more and more negative.

[smallfootprint]

We never even had a phone, as a kid, and when we got one, we had an 8 party line, but, somehow, we got our messages around to each other.

[MartinCliffe]

I only really maintain social media these days because we live in a different country so it’s the easiest way to keep up with family and friends back home. It’s too easy to get sucked into if you’re not intentional about its use.

[lizziemcdougall]

Very true! Technology has a lot of advantages in spreading a message to many people. I have learned so much from watching youtube, listening to podcasts, and reading blogs and have been positively influenced by this social media. But, there are many other ways which are more personable and more life altering. I am a teacher and have found that consistent, persistent influence has supported many students in their learning. It is hard to believe that this would be possible through social media. Many thanks for another thought provoking video.

[gp]

You don’t need social media to do good works in this world, but people need social media to bring the attention back to themselves through their works (even when their good works are fake).