167: How to Deal with Jerks on a Plane | Feedback Friday

Preventing FOMO

Social media often triggers FOMO, but the key is understanding the intent behind posts. Jordan Harbinger explains that influencers often use aspirational content to create a sense of lack, leveraging insecurity for influence and profit 1. However, genuine posts, like celebrating a contest win, differ as they aren't meant to manipulate followers 1.

Your insecurity translates directly into influence for them, which is what they leverage for cash.

--- Jordan Harbinger

The context and frequency of such posts also matter, as occasional sharing of personal achievements is less likely to induce FOMO 2.

   

Authenticity

Authenticity is crucial in social media content to avoid misleading impressions. Jordan Harbinger emphasizes that the intent behind sharing matters more than the content itself 2. Sharing family moments is fine if it's genuine, but using such posts to project a perfect life can be harmful 2.

If you're doing it because you want people to say, "Oh, she has it all," then you're being a jerk on social media.

--- Jordan Harbinger

He shares that his own social media presence focuses on humor and authenticity, avoiding sales tactics that trigger FOMO 2.