How NOT TO get Influenced Easily?

Do you easily get influenced when you talk to someone, listen to someone, or read something?

You should consider this.

We are living in times where there's a lot of content available to us. It's very hard to stay focused. We encounter a lot of content and we're curious to learn as much as we can. But as soon as you start engaging with content, you start thinking unconsciously about how you can apply what you've learned to your life. If a social media influencer talks about investing, you might start investing. If you read a book on improving productivity, you might try to apply its principles at work. If you watch a fitness influencer discuss a diet, you might begin that diet. If you talk to a friend about politics, you might want to learn as much about politics as possible. If you see a friend learning a new skill, you might immediately want to start learning it too. I could go on with examples. Being influenced is natural in our current era, where we're constantly exposed to a lot of content.

So, how do you make decisions when overwhelmed by advice from influencers?

The simplest way is to consume less content, but I understand that's difficult for a generation constantly on their phones and addicted to social media.

Let's explore another way to not get influenced while still consuming content.

Here's a rule: Next time you engage with any content, take a moment to think whether it aligns with your goals. Even if the advice is great, ask yourself if it makes sense for you or if you're considering it just because someone else is doing it.

I want to share a personal example. There's a book called "The 5 AM Club" by Robin Sharma. When it was released, I bought it and even gave it as a gift to some friends. Reading it, I realized the approach was excellent and being a morning person has many benefits. However, when I tried to follow it, I found it impractical for me due to my profession and being a night owl. I am more productive at night and have done 5-6 hours of focused work without breaks. So, I realized the 5 AM Club wasn't for me and stopped reading the book. This doesn't mean the book isn't a great read for others who can and want to become morning people, but it's not for me as long as I continue in my current industry.

So, the next time someone recommends a book, think about whether it aligns with your goals or might distract you.

Next time, when you see a fitness influencer talking about intense exercises, consider your physical capabilities. Exercise is excellent, but you shouldn't just follow others. Instead, find out what works best for you. For me, walking 10,000 steps a day and doing core workouts are effective because my goal is to increase strength, not build muscle mass. Additionally, due to my cervical pain, I can't lift heavy weights. Imagine if I just followed influencers' advice without considering my goals.

Next time, if a nutrition influencer recommends a diet, think about whether it's suitable for you and aligns with your dietary needs. Don't follow a diet just because an influencer suggests it.

And when someone suggests learning a new skill, consider whether it will advance your career or hinder your progress.

Developing self-awareness means you won't blindly follow every influencer OR every advice.

Instead, you'll choose what helps you level up your own game and achieve success.