Instagram, American Cars, and Happiness Mirages - The Truth Revealed - The Fake Reality

Instagram, American Cars, and Happiness Mirages - The Truth Revealed - The Fake Reality

Author: MAKARAND UTPAT October 17, 2021 Duration: 5:50

In this episode, we have Makarand Utpat, an award-winning book author, speaker, business advisor, and social entrepreneur. His expertise in different topics such as digital marketing and personal development is sought out by others who wanted to turn around crises or conflicts into opportunities. Today, Makarand reminisce his experience of his Ford Crown Victoria car and how it relates to the false of reality that social media reflects.

Reminiscing

[00:45]

In the 1990s, Makarand owned a Ford Crown Victoria, a vehicle signed by the police. He said drivers always owe him the right of way and hope they will not be given a summons because there is a "police car behind them." Makarand cherished this flawed awareness, independence, reputation, and popularity.

False Reality

[01:58]

Instagram starts suppressing the number of likes anybody sees on other people's posts. Instagram is encouraging people to post without hesitation. Social media promotes a false sense of reality that would eventually affect your well-being.

[03:32]

Life is all about mirages. What you see in social media does not necessarily equate to truth regarding what happens in other people’s lives. Take everything with a grain of salt, and don’t mimic someone. Be who you are.

[04:13]

Be authentic, transparent, and don’t be driven by the number of likes that you see. Aim to promote valuable content attracts the people who are supposed to be with you and repels those who don’t.


Hosted by MAKARAND UTPAT, The New Age of Influence is a conversation about what it really takes to stand out and lead in today's crowded landscape. Each episode digs into the practical and personal sides of building something that matters, whether that's a brand, a business, or a lasting reputation. You'll hear frank discussions on marketing, the psychology of branding, and the often-messy journeys through success and failure. Makarand draws from his own experiences and brings in a variety of voices through interviews, all focused on the core idea of personal excellence. The aim isn't just theoretical inspiration; it's about actionable shifts in mindset and method. Tuning into this podcast means engaging with ideas that challenge your current approach, encouraging you to refine how you operate. It's about developing the clarity and resilience to not only grow your influence but to use it meaningfully-to connect more authentically with your audience and create impact that translates into tangible progress for your work. This is for entrepreneurs and business thinkers ready to move beyond surface-level advice and invest in the deeper work required to move the needle.
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