To become an expert in a developing area like social media, one must be a practitioner actively doing the work. Many people read, talk, and form opinions without any hands-on experience, which is like reading about push-ups instead of doing them to get strong.
The common narrative blames platforms like Facebook for creating toxic human behaviors. A contrarian view is that these platforms are merely tools that reveal and amplify pre-existing human flaws, exposing what was already there rather than being the root cause.
The ability to "see around corners" and predict trends isn't a mystical talent but the result of being obsessively consumer-centric. By watching small changes in fashion, language, and daily behavior, one can develop an intuition for anticipating larger market shifts.
To truly impact younger generations, advice must be two-sided. It should empower them to reject outdated systems and follow their own path. Simultaneously, it must deliver a harsh dose of reality, demanding accountability and hard work while calling out entitlement.
Many parents and leaders privately agree with unconventional advice but fail to implement it publicly due to fear of social scrutiny. They know what's right but choose conformity to avoid judgment, often at the expense of their children or teams.