Brant and Sherri had a message from a listener on the issue of honesty on social media platforms like Facebook. Brant talks about being more vulnerable and sharing, not just the highlights, but also the struggles, presents a more realistic picture of life, and is relatable for others. This doesn’t mean sharing confidential information, but rather acknowledging that life isn’t always perfect.
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Transcription:
Brant:
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Listener Molly:
Hi Brant and Sherri. This is Molly. I was just listening to your podcast talking about that people can often be not very honest on Facebook, and I’m just wondering if you have any ideas about how we could be more honest. My husband and I have had some hard things going on the last few years and to help us cope, we go outside a lot and go hiking, and camping, or just for a walk in the woods that really helps us. But on Facebook, all people see is our adventures outside, and I don’t want to be the source of other people thinking that our life is perfect when in reality it’s not. So, I’m just wondering if you have any ideas about how we could be more honest. Thanks. Love you guys both.
Brant:
Thank you.
Sherri:
That’s a great question.
Brant:
I actually do, and I know this isn’t natural for everybody, but I think a step towards being vulnerable. Not like giving away confidential secrets, but if you’re willing to put up your photos, I mean, you’re sharing some of your life, why not share like, “Hey, things haven’t been going that great this week, but what a great break to be able to hike here in the mountains.” Just a little bit of vulnerability instead of a highlight reel, I think we go a long way with people I’ve seen where it’s really freeing for people. Again, it’s not a woe is me thing, just sharing life together to the extent that you can share any specificity is fine. And if not, just a general, this is a really wonderful break for us. It lets people in on the fact that you’re having a three-dimensional life instead of just trying to impress everybody.
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