In 2025 I was testing which social media platform should be my focus. Inspired by Justin Welsh I started with LinkedIn, but my content didn't go far. Then, I experimented with Instagram, yet the written word can't compete with IG's focus on visuals. Finally, Threads surprised me with engagement. This text-first platform aligns with my love for writing and propels my posts to hundreds of thousands readers.
Now I know where I'll be in 2026.
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