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The choice to opt out

Every once in awhile, social media is tempting.

It sounds great in theory. A place where I can meet new people, exchange ideas, find clients for my service, and learn new things? Sign me up!

And then I do sign up, and I don't like the way I feel. I don't like "consuming content." I don't like how the app is designed to keep me using it.

It doesn't feel like human connection. It feels like a dystopian wasteland.

Casey von NeumannDecember 7, 2021122821, 021622, 051622, 060322, 082622 Comments

To feel successful

Why have some of the most wealthy and famous people in history been so miserable?

It's possible that they spent their lives chasing money or fame when what they really wanted was love, joy, freedom, or peace.

Maybe they wanted to be respected for their art, but all they got was admiration for their beauty. Life is rough, isn't it?

Casey von NeumannNovember 26, 2021120321, 121021, 122821, 020322, 021722, 040722, 052022, 062122Comment

It's not imposter syndrome if you don't know what you're doing

Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it would take to write a book.

I am fascinated by the challenge of writing a book and how far away I feel from actually being able to do it. In particular, I can’t imagine ever being able to write a novel, which makes me want to challenge myself to figure out how to do it.

Casey von NeumannAugust 26, 2021091021, 122821, 051222, 110922 Comments

Failure to leap isn't failure

I got a great question this week from a friend. I love questions!

He wants to know if his reluctance to follow through on a business idea is due to a lack of courage.

Not at all, I’d say. To me, it sounds a lot more like an abundance of wisdom.

Pop culture loves stories of people who quit their jobs and took big risks, betting everything on one idea. Personally, I find these stories unsettling.

Casey von NeumannJuly 23, 2021122821, 032922, 040822, 063022Comment

Lessons learned from a tiny Thai place

One of my favorite restaurants is a fluorescent-lit paradise called Little Bangkok, in Atlanta.

The restaurant doesn’t have enough parking, so people double-park and you can’t leave until the guy behind you comes out and moves his car. Their color scheme is soft pink and baby blue — with bright red booths. The decor is kitschy. They don’t take AMEX. The neighborhood is not that great. What’s more, their website is generic.

And yet, I go to Little Bangkok every chance I get. I love the food, the people, and the experience. I don’t need them to have a fancy website.

Casey von NeumannJune 30, 2020092820, 032621, 092121, 122821, 011922Comment