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Scraping the Barrel for Likes: The Downside of Social Media Addiction In our hyper-connected world, the quest for likes and social validation can often lead us down unexpected paths. Recently, I came across a post from a well-known figure with thousands of followers who traditionally shared content about the economy and politics. This time, however, they posted about a boxing fight—an unexpected and, frankly, inappropriate topic for LinkedIn. This shift highlights a significant psychological aspect of social media: the addiction to likes and the constant need for approval. When content creators feel the pressure to maintain engagement, they may end up scraping the barrel, posting anything to stay relevant, even if it deviates from their usual niche or the platform's professional standards. Boxing, a sport often perceived as lowbrow and violent, seemed an odd choice for a platform like LinkedIn, which is designed for professional networking and thought leadership. This attempt to stay in the limelight by any means necessary comes off as desperate and undermines the credibility they once had. It’s almost like watching someone who thinks they’re the next Elon Musk, but ends up looking rather pathetic. This behavior underscores a critical point in my ongoing series on social media psychology: the lengths to which individuals will go to seek social approval. As content creators, we must be mindful of the quality and appropriateness of our posts. Straying too far from our core message or the platform’s purpose can not only alienate our audience but also dilute our brand. In conclusion, while the allure of likes and shares can be strong, it's essential to stay true to our core values and the expectations of our professional communities. Let’s strive for meaningful engagement rather than transient approval. What are your thoughts on maintaining relevance without compromising on quality? #psychology #socialmedia

🤔 How do you create a champion mindset? There is lots of sport on at the moment. 🎾 Wimbledon ⚽️ The European Cup 🚴♀️ Tour de France 🏏 Test cricket 💯 There are lots of individuals and teams trying to deal with extreme pressure & perform at the highest possible levels. 💯 What’s remarkable is that true champions find a way of performing at the most crucial moments. Look at Roger Federer. 🎯 He won 80% of all his matches but only won 54% of all the points he played. 🎯 So he lost almost half of all the points he ever played. 🎯 But crucially the 4% more he won provided the winning edge. What can we learn from this? 🧠 Don’t dwell on the shots you don’t win. 🧠 Put the lost shots behind you quickly. 🧠 Commit 100% to what is coming next. 🧠 Focus on winning the next point. 🧠 Think correctly under pressure. 🧠 Believe in yourself. Let’s see which champions come out on top this weekend. #leadership #mindset #performance #pressure #highperformance #championmindset #focus #wimbledon #football #euro2024 Wimbledon UEFA EURO 2024 le de Tour France

Another huge signing for the Class of 2024 NJ/NY Gotham FC squad. With this announcement and the signing of USWNT champion Crystal Dunn last week (just in time to drop the NYE ball in Times Square with her new teammates) it had me wondering, will there start to be a power vacuum in the NWSL? Will we start to see an imbalance in the league? Davidson and Dunn join an already star studded Gotham FC with the likes of Margaret (Midge) Purce, Lynn Williams, Kelly O'Hara and more, and coming off their 2023 NWSL championship, will this be a recipe for sustained, continued success at the top? In Gotham's case the success to date is new, with a complete 180 from their 2022 season where they finished dead last, only to come back a year later to win the league. And while they will lose Ali Krieger (to retirement) and Kristie Mewis (to a transfer to West Ham FC), I feel like this may be the beginnings of a Yankees or a Kansas City Chiefs. Which then begs the question - are we ok with there being a competitive imbalance at the pro level? When I was working in operations for youth sports clubs competitive balance was always a concern for us. We didn't want teams playing up to only get beat 15-0, and we worked hard to balance out divisions as much as we could. However, as the teams got in higher and higher levels it became less of a concern. Somes teams were just outright better and dominating, and they were rewarded for it in better recruiting and championships. And once you reach a paid level of competition, better teams get more sponsorship dollars, more fans, better players, which lead to higher payrolls, better facilities and the like. (If we need an example of how that works, look at the Carolina Panthers $8 tickets this season) So as a fan and one who wants to see the continued success of the NWSL and all teams, should we be trying to spread the players out more? Do we think a power vacuum will be formed? Or are all the players of a similar enough quality, that it's more the teamwork and coaching that leads to sustained success? Thoughts? #nwsl #gothamfc #womenssports #womenssoccer #competitivebalance #youthsports #justwomenssports #thegist

Playing to your strengths is a smart approach in many aspects of life, be it in your career, relationships, or personal development. Leveraging your strengths can lead to greater success and fulfillment. Take Virat Kohli as an example. He faces criticism for not scoring at a strike rate of 200, leading some to question his place in the T20 World Cup squad. However, his strength lies in anchoring the innings, a role crucial for his team's success. The team's recent losses are more about other players not performing their roles effectively. In my opinion, Kohli's inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad is vital. His experience and ability to anchor the innings bring stability to the team. What do you think? Should Kohli be in the squad? #IPL #T20 #Strengths #Cricket #ViratKohli #T20WorldCup #TeamStrategy #CricketDebate #SportsLeadership #PlayerStrengths

Key differences between FIBA & NCAA rules: - Quarter length - Goaltending - Game ball - Team bonus - Live ball timeouts Key similarities: - Personal foul limit (5) - “True” zone defense allowed - 3pt line distance #overseasbasketball #basketball #basketballplayer #basketballcoach #fiba #hoops

🚨𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐭-𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 🚨 In yesterday's ICC T20 World Cup semifinal, England faced a harsh reality check against India. Known for their aggressive "#Bazball" philosophy, England had blazed their way to the semis. But when India posted a solid 171 runs, the game called for a different approach. 🏏 India's spinners - Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja - along with the fiery Jasprit Bumrah, required England to adapt. The best way to play quality spin is to “𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝” instead of “𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭.” Yet, England’s batsmen seemed to forget this crucial tactic, trying to whack the ball from where they stood rather than reading the spinners’ deliveries. The result? Six crucial wickets fell to India's spinners. 🎯 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆: 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒕-𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂, 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔. 🌟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧: There are times to play to your strengths, and times to adapt to the conditions. England’s rigid strategy turned their biggest strength into their downfall. 𝑨𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒔 𝒌𝒆𝒚! 🚀 #Cricket #Leadership #Bazball #Adaptability #Influence #Impact #LeadershipLessons #CricketWorldCup #EnglandVsIndia #Teamwork #Strategy #SpinnersMagic #T20WorldCup

Ben Stokes suddenly took this big decision, everyone is surprised to know #benstokeshindinews #benstokeslatestnews #BenStokesT20WorldCup #BenStokeswithdrawsnamefromT20WorldCup #cricketnewsinhindi #cricketnewsno #t20worldcupbenstokes

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