Social media makes you believe the world is on fire every week. But step offline, and you realize most people aren’t even aware the fire exists. I live a life where 95% of the people I interact with have no idea I have a social media presence, let alone a couple hundred thousand followers. Most just know I’m “in the markets” and that’s where the conversation ends aside from some DCA tips. And honestly, it’s refreshing. Because when you’re surrounded by people who aren’t glued to X, you notice something: 80% of them are just living life, completely unbothered by 98% of the drama online. They’re not panicking about the “headline of the week.” They’re not doomscrolling. They’re not enraged over every new outrage cycle. Every so often someone might casually say, “Did you see this?” but there’s no frenzy. No “end of the world” hysteria. Just a quick mention… and then life goes on. Meanwhile, on social media? It’s endless chaos. Every day has a new villain. Every week has a new apocalypse. But here’s the truth: 98% of it isn’t real. It doesn’t touch the lives of most people. It doesn’t actually matter. Offline, people are working, raising kids, making dinner, planning weekends. They’re busy with real life, not the algorithm’s drama. And maybe that’s the reminder we all need The loudest things online are usually the least important in real life. Step outside the outrage cycle and you’ll see, life is a lot calmer than the internet wants you to believe.