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Whenever I open Twitter, I see 16 to 20-year-old internet cool kids, regardless of country, chasing parties, big houses, and expensive cars.

Because someone else convinced them that success looks like this.

Young people are getting influenced and trying to do things that make them look ‘social.’ In reality, it often pushes them further away from who they actually are.

I have experienced this myself.

I was treated like an outsider simply because I did not join people in doing things meant to please the group. It felt like trying to fit into a system I never agreed to and do not even know who created.

In the name of being social, many people do things they do not enjoy. Over time, it either becomes a habit or they convince themselves they enjoy it. But that does not mean it brings happiness or a life they will remember.

For me, the version of living life is different. I never wanted a big house or a fancy car. All I want is a happy and peaceful life. If I want to make myself energetic and happy, then I’d go for a trek or travel to an offbeat place. I’d never do anything that helps me ‘fit’ into the system or society.

And if you want to live a life you will love on your deathbed, you should focus on doing things that you actually enjoy.

Let’s do a quick exercise. Bring a pen and paper. Now draw a line in the middle of the page.

On the left-hand side, write everything you’re doing right now. On the right-hand side, write the things that you truly enjoy and love.

Let’s say the left-hand side consists of 10 things and the right-hand side only 3. Then you’re playing with your life. Stop doing it. Only focus on the 3, along with others that will help you become an amazing person.

A big house, a fancy car, or trying to fit into the system won’t make you happy. Go for a trek, meet new people, enjoy your life off-screen, or do anything you actually love.

A small house in the mountains, filled with smiles, will make you richer than anything in this world.

We shouldn’t only blame the youth. Youth learn from everything they see around them.

Parents or the people around them should be more focused on their kids’ activities. Not allowing them to use toxic social media. Talk to them. Mentor them on what is right and what is wrong.

And above all, not doing things that will influence their kids in a bad way.

Like consuming alcohol, smoking, talking negatively about someone, or arguing.

And above all, comparing their kids with five other kids, be it life, exams, or anything else.

This actually creates a lot of mental pressure, and in the future, when kids grow up, they still suffer.

I have been seeing this for quite some time now. People are changing the definition of being happy. They are just following what others are doing, or what others are following, instead of doing things that they truly enjoy.

Hope it helps you live a better and more interesting life. Cheers.

— Anirban