I know posts like this are designed to farm engagement, go viral, and earn clicks for the poster. But too many young people will see them and start to think they are not really “living” because they don’t own the latest iPhone.
Let me say this clearly: it is okay not to own an iPhone.
That may sound ordinary, but it’s an important reminder. You should be happy with your reality, as long as you’re living within your means, working hard, adding value, and making progress. Forget about these social media standards.
Here’s the truth no one tells you:
- What some of you can afford with your hard-earned, legitimate income, others cannot, unless they are being sponsored.
- Too many people water down the value of honest labor just to fit into a lifestyle.
- If you spend the rest of your life measuring your happiness against viral takes like these, you will always feel behind, even when you are actually making steady progress.
Don’t fall for it. Keep building your own path. Work hard, live honestly, and be grateful for your reality. In the long run, peace of mind and genuine growth will outlast every social media trend.