INSTAGRAM REELS: WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?

I am going to start off with stating the obvious and what most people think about Instagram Reels so far. Truth be told most people believe that Reels is an exact copy of Tiktok.

Here are some hard truths:

1. As with any new Social Media Tool and App there is usually some hesitancy, doubt and uncertainty about whether the app is suitable or not for the user. This is especially if you are have beyond the more adventurous Generation Z category. 
2. It is easy to get caught up in comparison, rather than seeing the bigger picture in terms of the benefits you could potentially actualise for your Entrepreneurship Venture Goals, Audience, Life Vision and Purpose. 
3. It is easy to get stuck  mindset wise with self-limiting beliefs about taking the leap of faith in embracing something new. Reason being is that the mindset comes into play (i.e. uncertainty, doubt, scepticism),  because it something that unfamiliar and outside of your comfort zone. Anything outside of your comfort/familiar zone, some people's initial reaction is become  very critical of it and in doing so they lose time and miss out on a new opportunity. You might find yourself sitting back and jumping into something as a late bloomer. 

Lessons Learnt

1. There is nothing wrong about being constructively critical about something new for instance a new Social Media App or Tool. The question is are you willing to also have an open mind and to trial/test something new? This is whilst suspending any preconceived notions and beliefs you might have? 

2. It is evident and expected that Social Media Platform Founders and Innovators will always compete against each other in being the first to create a new app/tool. Or in copying each other's products and services. The question is are you willing to look beyond their competitive innovation wars and games? Are you willing to focus on what the new tools could actually help you in terms of developing and growing your Brand Personality and Online Entrepreneurship? 

3. What I have learnt from Tiktok is that the younger generation is more instinctual, intuitive  and more willing to jump on new trends. Whilst the older generation (this includes me) can be more reluctant and delayed in jumping on new trends and new opportunities. This is the instinctual nature of adulthood mindset wise of being stuck mentally in how things should or should not work. 

We are more reluctant and hesitant to embrace newness and new inventions. We are most likely to focus on the political aspects of something rather than the fun, opportunity and benefits. Whilst the youth (this exclude me) embrace each moment as it comes and take a fearless leap. They are more willing to jump on the edge to take each opportunity as it comes. 

My lasting thoughts: 

I have decided to embrace the new Reels venture and to jump in with both feet regardless of the political wars currently going on. Regardless of whether the tools are not right, or don't work effectively. I am letting go and willing to ride along as the app improves overtime. Whether the App fails or not, this does not matter to me. 

What will matter for me is that. I have tested the app and given it a go. 

I am more focused on actualizing my Life Vision, Purpose and Purpose this is what drives me more than the technical factors. Otherwise, as an adult I would stuck mindset wise in the land of comparison with Tiktok. 

My advise for you: embrace the moment. Test it and trial it. Experience life and Apps as they come. Suspend any judgements and comparisons and focus more the benefits you could actualise inline line with your Life Vision, Purpose and Passion. This is not to say that you can't be critical or provide feedback on how to improve things. This more about not limiting yourself just because something doesn't appear or look like what you are used to. 

 Benefits of using Reels: 

1. You have a backup app just in case if not able to connect to another app
2. You have the opportunity to trial/test another app to see if it's in line with your vision and audience needs/solutions they are looking for. 
3. You have an alternative way to be creative which enables you to become more focused on your messaging and brand personality message. 
4. You have the opportunity to embrace something new which could bring you more potential in terms of building more connections, growth and engagement (although no guarantees). 
5. Entrepreneurship is all about being open to newness, change and innovation. 

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