I mentioned WhatsApp in my previous article
"Startup Lessons: The Unvarnished Truth." In this article, I'll be
completely candid. WhatsApp has become a modern-day ailment, much like a
contagious disease, and perhaps even worse. People now dedicate a significant
chunk of their time to WhatsApp for various reasons. Let's dissect them.................
The
Competition: It's quite peculiar. Whenever I post a picture of myself on my
WhatsApp status, someone is quick to send me a photo in an attempt to prove
that they look fantastic for their age. Did I inquire? Similarly, if I share a
travel photo, they promptly forward me their travel pictures, complete with
detailed travel plans. Did I request their input? The conclusion is either
they're in competition with you or fervently desire to keep you informed about
their life.
Good Morning
Greetings: At one point, since my WhatsApp is used for business and my number
is accessible, I received nearly 30 "good morning" messages. Imagine,
the first thing in the morning, while attending to business matters, you have
to delete 30 cheerful greetings. One might wonder whether these individuals
extend the same courtesy to their family members.
Mindless
Forwarding: Read something interesting? Forward it. Liked an article? Forward
it. Even if the authenticity of the content remains unverified. These folks
seem to have taken it upon themselves to educate you, as if you're oblivious to
current events, and they serve as your exclusive source of information.
Double Sharing:
These are individuals connected to you on social media. Despite you having seen
and liked their posts on social media, they feel compelled to forward the same
content to your WhatsApp. They also mirror this content on their WhatsApp
status, under the assumption that you should pay undivided attention to their
shares.
The Motivators:
Daily motivational quotes flood your chat from these self-appointed life
coaches. They operate under the belief that your life would crumble without
their words of inspiration, as though they are your personal motivation gurus.
I could
continue enumerating instances of what I've coined the "WhatsApp
Disease," but these examples should suffice for now. The fundamental
question to consider is: Do you fall into any of these categories I've
outlined? If you do, it might be time for some introspection. Are you battling
boredom, seeking attention, grappling with loneliness, or do you feel it's your
duty to enlighten others?
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