Today, I want to talk about social media and how it can be used in powerful ways to help you achieve your goals.

I know that many people view social media as a time-waster or a negative influence, but I believe that it can be a valuable tool if used intentionally. Let me share some insights on how you can leverage social media to become an expert, answer questions, and explore hobbies or interests.

First, you can use social media to become an expert. There are many experts in various fields who share their knowledge and insights on social media platforms like YouTube and Twitter. By following these experts and consuming their content, you can learn from them and become more knowledgeable about the topics that interest you.

Second, you can use social media to answer questions. YouTube is an excellent search engine that can provide answers to many questions. You can also use social media platforms to ask questions and get answers from experts and others who share your interests.

Third, you can use social media to explore hobbies or interests. No matter what your hobbies or interests are, you can find people on social media who share your passions and post about them. By following these people and consuming their content, you can learn more about your hobbies or interests and possibly even find new ones.

Now, let's talk about how you can use social media intentionally to achieve your goals. First, you should follow and consume what helps you. When you scroll through your social media feeds, make sure to stop on and consume the content that matters to you and supports your goals. This will help the algorithms show you more of the content you want to see.

Second, you should stop following and consuming what doesn't help you. If someone on social media is posting content that puts negative thoughts in your head or brings your energy down, it's time to unfollow them or stop consuming their content. You have control over what you consume, and it's essential to be intentional about it.

Third, you should follow more broadly to get new perspectives. If you want to broaden your views and get new perspectives on topics, you should follow people who have different experiences and opinions than you. This can help you gain a broader understanding of the topics you're interested in.

Finally, you should pick the social media platforms based on your goals. You don't have to be on all social media platforms, but you should pick the ones that align with your goals and interests. Be intentional about your social media usage, and it will help you achieve your goals more effectively.

In conclusion, social media can be a valuable tool if used intentionally. By leveraging social media to become an expert, answer questions, and explore hobbies or interests, you can learn and grow. And by being intentional about what you follow and consume on social media, you can use it to achieve your goals effectively. 

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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group (http://KevinEikenberry.com). He has spent nearly 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.
Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and has been included in many other similar lists.

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