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The Surprising Aftermath of Leaving Social Media
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The Surprising Aftermath of Leaving Social Media

Earlier this month, I announced on LinkedIn that I’d terminated all my other personal accounts on X, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Reddit, and TikTok. Funny enough, I didn’t anticipate the flood of private messages that would follow—thank you notes for my honesty and even some praise for my “bravery”. It might seem odd that leaving a social network could spark such a response.

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The Studio: A Thriving Community in Just One Week
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The Studio: A Thriving Community in Just One Week

When I launched The Studio, Creative Boom’s new private community, I had a strong feeling that it would be something special. But I could never have predicted just how quickly it would take off. In barely a week since opening its doors, we’re already approaching 1,800 members.

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