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Been on it way less since your last message and It definitely feels better.

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Hell yeah. And your business hasn't even burned to the ground. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Mar 16Liked by Ryan Orrico

Relatable…and here’s a question… what’s the worst thing that could happen if you NEVER go back to Instagram? If that platform disappeared tomorrow … what would we all do? Probably go back to seeking out more meaningful, In-person interactions … more focused on ourselves and less focus on what everyone else is doing… and possibly we would be happier than ever? It’s cool you’re taking a break.

But honestly… I miss seeing your videos there Ryan. 😉

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Hey Chloe. I miss see your comments on my videos. 😉

And v good question. I suppose I have no idea what the future holds and maybe i'll decide I don't want to go back. I'm pretty sure you nailed exactly what would happen if that platform disappeared tomorrow.

I am most certainly more focused on myself and not at all on what everyone else is doing. I can't say i'm happier than ever yet, but that would be pretty sweet if I got there.

For the time being though, i'm trying to make the most of being sadder than ever.

(thanks for reading/listening/being here/etc.)

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Hey Ryan…

Setting aside all that you’re working thru, tracking towards ,, working at, …letting go of…

Happy Easter. Just wanted to wish you that. Regardless of everything else that always seems pressing, important, unavoidable , expected … blah blah blah.

Just a fan, encouraging you. zero agenda. to enjoy the day . 😘🙏

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You da fucking best, Chloe. Thank you so very much. And Happy [belated] Easter to you too.

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Mar 16Liked by Ryan Orrico

You still working out? Missed ya, bud…

Fucking instagram. 🙄. Good insights. The shit sucks man. IYKYK. 😎

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hey bro. I am still working out... not pushing the weight as hard as before because it was beating the shit out of me. More psychologically than physically and I seem to have fewer remaining resources right now.

But i'm trying to just have a little more fun in my workouts... doing biceps curls and shit like that. Moving a little weight and catching a sick pump.

Miss you back, big dawg. Thanks for being here and reading.

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Been afollowing your emails and appreciating your candor! Works been eating my lunch the past year…. Had no idea this substack thing was this robust. Looking forward to see what ya got…👊🏻

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I feel this. It's interesting how the hit is weaved into our daily ups and downs and even cooler that you could observe the trigger. Technology is crack.

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Good to hear from you, dude. Thanks for listening. And for sure, some of the smartest people/engineers in the damn world spend their entire day figuring out how to make it do exactly what you’re describing. Shit’s simultaneously awesome and totally fucked.

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Mar 16Liked by Ryan Orrico

Relatable. I’ve been surprised by how little I miss it. Mostly, it created a false sense of connection or affirmation.

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💯 good call, Heidi.

I did like it as a place to workshop ideas and riff on things — or at least, I think I did. But you’re on point with the false sense of connection/affirmation.

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Mar 16Liked by Ryan Orrico

Thank you for this insight Ryan 🤍.

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You’re most welcome. Thanks for listening, J. ❤️

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Mar 19·edited Mar 19

instagram and tik tok are a net positive for me for music but its been a headache trying to navigate how to stop craving validation. I also notice that when I am emotional around a guy I like, I am glued to it, it makes me absolutely miserable. I have to learn to create more friction between me and opening the app so I can go on it for the actual reason I want to and not to wait for attention. When I don't post I have no desire to go on the apps

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