RE: What's the Smile Factor?
Your generation is doing a much better job in valuing experiences over material possessions. I feel like Gen X (my generation) started figuring it out in our mid-twenties and thirties. We were teens during the 1980's when "Greed is good." was the motto. The 1980's, here in American, was a decade driven by materialism and excess.
Yes, I think I can almost count on one hand now how many people are reading me and genuinely interacting. I'm glad that you're still interested in what I'm posting!
Coming up on my third Steemit anniversary, for the first time, I can envision beginning to taper off my writing frequency a little bit here and focusing more on curation (I think I've shared that thought with you before). Afterall, I don't want to make one of those dramatic exits and eventual re-entries. Lol.
Enjoy your weekend @honeydue!
Possibly. I think the generation is divided - some value experiences, some are materialists and some are somewhere in between. Some are so used to spending that they treat experiences as just another thing they can buy, you know? Something to check off an invisible list somewhere and it kinda sucks, because they're never content with what they get.
Still, I think there are some changes for the better in my generation in that regard. At least, I can hope :)
Yes, I think it would be more lucrative to focus on curation nowadays, which doesn't seem like a particularly good thing, seeing as we're both writers and I'm sure a strong reader base would be more appreciated...still, it is what it is. Happy (early) Steemversary :D
It makes sense that there are the differing philosophies within that generation. Social media plays a huge role in those people who purchase experiences. Retailers are dialing into that too...we noticed when we were in the UK stores not only advertised but they also make their storefronts "Instagram worthy" by decorating entryways. That hasn't made its way to the US yet as far as I know.
I'm sure I'll keep writing here but may just decrease frequency a bit. I have the short story "Missing Time" done. I'll be posting that in installments soon.
Thanks! July 5th is the official date!
Really? I'm surprised. I mean, seeing the madness in EU, I figured the States would be even worse with this IG-craze. Some are just mind-boggling. I know tons of cafes and boutiques that made their name through IG alone. Everyone knows who they are basically because they have such a huge presence on Instagram. Seems unheard of, you know?
Really? I can't wait <3 I love your writing! :D