Social Sentiments & Interests. Things that interest me!

I was recently approached by an insurance agent to increase medical coverage in the aftermath of the effect of the pandemic fear to 5 million (you can translate into your own currency). What would be your response? The thought that dawned on me then, was, 'if I need to go through a treatment that will cost 5 million, I will ask God to take me home'.  Most retirement plans out there would suggest: 1. Reassess the present situation and set new goals which include assessing present savings and debts, estimating future income generation capability, and desired future lifestyle. 2. Revaluate a new budget in anticipation of increased income, inflated spending, impulse big purchases, and saving more for contingency.  3. Re-strategise your income, to include passive income, and through investments and up-skilling.  How much is enough, before I wasted the joy of my youth away while accumulating? This flow of thoughts led me to consider the formerly popular but presently re-emergin...

  Image: credit to answerthepublic.com The media is saturated with content that addresses "What's trending on Social Media?". This described the reality of Social Media as a constant reshaping of consumerist behavior that drives capitalists and businesses.  Five thriving social trends in 2022 according to Hootsuite (rephrased) , are: 1. Digital communities of shared interests 2. Consumers are more adamant to be heard 3. Social Media as a prominent selling channel 4. A dynamic virtual storefront  5. A holistic customer engagement This social trend broke down the walls of boundaries between giants and the insignificance of the past, opening up a level playing field for newcomers. Where can the newcomers contribute to this new value-creation line?  1. The birth of a new breed of Content Creators, the influencers. 2. A new set of Social Media listening skills. 3. Need for Social Media Market Intelligence solutions. 4. An enhanced customer experience-driven platform. 5. K...