Social Media, We’re Just Not That Into You

Hi there friend,

I have a confession: I’ve been back on social media for the past two weeks, trying to connect with potential founders for the Ordinary Rich Girl Social Club. And you know what? Two weeks is officially all I can take. I’m done. Over it.

When I first dreamed up Ordinary Rich Girl, one of the guiding principles was to create outside of social media. And yet, there I was, convincing myself I could handle it short term. Spoiler: I can’t. Social media, with its dopamine hits and endless scroll, is addictive by design. (And no, it’s not just me saying that—tech insiders have been open about this for years.)

I used to think my inability to “control” my usage was a personal failing, like I just needed more discipline or better habits. But now I get it: it’s not a me problem; it’s a chemical one. Just like other addictive substances, it’s engineered to keep us hooked.

A couple months ago, I did a digital detox and barely used social media at all. Let me tell you—it was wonderous. My anxiety hit an all-time low, I hardly checked my phone, and I stopped caring about likes, comments, or posts altogether. Life felt lighter. Easier. Richer.

So, why go back? Well, there’s no denying the sheer number of people on social media. It’s certainly a way to connect, but the cost? It’s too high for me. That’s why I’ve decided to step back from organic posting (aside from the occasional inspired post) and lean into other strategies, like ads—ways to reach the right people without becoming a content slave.

This is my focus right now: figuring out how to connect with the gals who get the vision of Ordinary Rich Girl and would love to make a few thousand dollars a month by helping to grow this community—all without relying on the ‘Gram or the endless scroll.

Here’s to creating smarter, freer, and a whole lot more fun. ✨

XOXO Ordinary Rich Girl

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You know those moments when you’re just… stuck? Like, business isn’t flowing, money feels tight, and life is throwing curveballs left and right? I’ve been there more times than I can count. And every single time, I’ve realized something later (like, way later, if I’m honest): I was asking myself the wrong questions.

Here’s what that usually looks like for me:

“Why am I here… again?”

“What’s wrong with me?”

“How could I have messed this up this badly?”

Sound familiar? Or worse, sometimes I’ll skip the questions entirely and try to “affirm” my way out of the mess. You know, the whole “I am abundant” thing while my brain’s quietly screaming, “Girl, we are NOT.” (Does that ever work for anyone? Seriously, tell me.)

But here’s the flip side: whenever I’ve managed to shake myself out of the spiral, it’s because I started asking better questions. Ones that feel like breadcrumbs leading me back to clarity.

Here’s my fave Q as of late:

“How can I turn [small resource] into [big outcome]?”

For example, “How can I turn $150—or 5 extra hours a week—into $5,000 in the shortest amount of time possible?”

I swear, it’s like my brain wants to help, but it can only fetch what I ask for. And when I ask smart, creative questions like that? Suddenly, ideas start popping up. Little sparks of “Oh, I could try that” instead of endless loops of self-doubt.

It’s wild how powerful our minds are when we actually give them something good to chew on.

So, tell me: Have you ever asked yourself a question that totally changed the game? Or maybe you’ve been stuck in the bad-question spiral before (no shame, I live there sometimes too).

Hit reply—I’d love to hear your story! Let’s swap ideas and build a whole stash of better questions to pull out whenever we need them.

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The other day, a thought experiment popped into my head that totally stopped me in my tracks:

If you had to put a dollar amount on your life, what would it be? Let’s say $1 billion (I mean, come on, we’re priceless, but stick with me). Now, imagine you live to 95. What’s the value of each hour of your life?

Naturally, I grabbed my calculator and did the math. Turns out, it’s about $1,200 an hour.

And then I sat there thinking… am I treating my time like it’s worth $1,200 an hour? Spoiler: no. Not even close.

Instead, I’m wasting hours doom-scrolling, overthinking what to buy for dinner, and Googling how to tell if my cat really loves me (am I the only one?). Meanwhile, there’s this very real number staring me in the face, reminding me that every minute counts.

The thing is, time is the one thing we can’t make more of, right? It’s the only resource that’s completely non-renewable. And yet, so often I’ve treated it like I have an endless supply, putting my energy into stuff that doesn’t really add much to my life.

In this season of my life, I’m trying to shift gears. Instead of just floating along, I’m asking myself:

• What’s actually worth my time?

• What adds to the richness of my life?

• And, honestly, where am I throwing my precious hours away?

Here’s the big question I’m chewing on now: if my life is worth a billion bucks, what would it look like to invest my time like it’s really that valuable?

What about you? How would you spend your hours differently? Hit reply—I want to know what’s been on your mind about time, energy, and making life richer. Let’s trade thoughts.

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Last week, I was chatting with someone in the community about creating recurring income by referring ORG Social Club members. They asked, “What happens if someone leaves and my income dips?” It’s a fair question. My answer? Refer another member, sure—but that’s not really the point.

The real magic is in creating multiple streams of recurring income. Think about it: when one dips, another might rise. Instead of stressing over a single income source, you’ve got layers—safety nets, if you will—that balance each other out. It’s a system that lets you breathe, relax, and know you’re okay no matter what.

That’s why we aren’t just about building recurring income from growing the community (though that’s a pretty sweet perk). It’s also about helping each other create other income streams. The goal? To get savvy AF and set ourselves up for long-term freedom.

Here’s how we think about it:

• Servitude: This is where most of us start—trading time for money. It’s not a forever place, but it’s where we optimize what we’ve got. Think of it as the “bloom where you’re planted” phase. Here, we get clear on values, carve out time, and find ways to live well while laying the groundwork for independence.
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• Independence: Financial independence happens when your basic living expenses are covered on auto-pilot with recurring income. This is where the magic starts—you’ve freed up time, energy, and focus to dream a little bigger. Here, we ask ourselves: What does a truly rich life look like beyond the basics?
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• Freedom: Financial freedom is where it all comes together. You’re no longer dependent on one stream of income—you’ve got multiple, rhythmically balancing each other out. Basic expenses? Covered. Savings, investing, and giving goals? Handled. And those time-centric projects that light your soul on fire? You do those because you want to, not because you have to.

Here’s the thing: true freedom isn’t about hitting a magic number in your bank account. It’s about curating a life where you’re not stuck hoping for a miracle or chasing the next big thing. It’s pragmatic, proactive, and built step by step. And hey, if you do hit the jackpot along the way? Bonus. But if not? You’re still golden.

So, what’s your next baby step toward building those layers of freedom? Hit reply—I’d love to hear what’s been on your mind.
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"The toxic brilliance of late-stage social media is that it’s convinced us that action means consumption and creativity means producing content for their platforms.

Don’t let modern social media dynamics swallow up your time, talents, energy, and focus — the current system is designed to keep you tired and believing your activity on social media is the only option for impact.

Social media is not the only option for impact. It’s certainly not the optimal one. It stands in direct conflict with a rich, diverse, fascinating, and meaningful well-lived life."

— Gina Bianchini, Founder of Mighty Networks (home of the Ordinary Rich Girl Social Club)

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