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Are You Just a Number? A Provocative Peek at Our Quantified Lives 1of3

We're living in a world obsessed with counting everything, but what if we're missing the bigger picture?

We're Drowning in Digits

Seriously, take a look around! We're swimming in numbers, even when we don't realize it.

1. The "Top 30 Under 30" lists: Awesome for those who make it, but it's all about a number, isn't it?

2. "Richest Countries in the World" rankings: More numbers telling us who's "winning."

3. LinkedIn nudges: Ever get that weekly reminder about how many new connections you didn't make or how few searches you appeared in? Talk about making you feel like a statistic!

It seems like everything gets a number attached to it these days, even things that feel super personal, like finding a job.

Your Value Beyond the Spreadsheet

When you apply for a job, you're often asked to show off your achievements with numbers. And while numbers can be helpful, your unique qualities are what truly make you shine!

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Crissy ⁂ Kuchisabishii 🇨🇦 Geco May 21

Just a Number? Our Quantified Lives 2of3

Here are some ways awesome people show their value with results (not just tasks):

1. For a Developer: "Helped speed up our app by 25% by fixing tricky code, making users happier!"

2. For a UX Designer: "Made our website easier to use, which led to a 15% increase in people buying things."

3. For a Web Designer: "Launched a brand-new website that got 30% more visitors in its first month, boosting our online presence."

Your Unique Spark
Think about it: 30 people can graduate from the exact same design program. But how many of them become design leaders (like yours truly 😉)? How many explore new paths like product management or cybersecurity?

Your special sauce isn't in a number on a list. It's in your creativity, your kindness, your smarts, and how you connect with others. That's what makes you, you. Never forget the incredible qualities that make you unique and truly valuable! As they say "Quality over quantity."

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Crissy ⁂ Kuchisabishii 🇨🇦 Geco

Just a Number? Our Quantified Lives 3of3

What's one quality you bring to the table that can't be measured?

#BeyondTheNumbers #HumanCenteredDesign #UniqueValue

About the Author
Vancouver-based Crissy Geco is an Intimacy Coach, Wellness Writer, and Content Designer passionate about spreading kindness and making complex tech and psychological concepts accessible through her writing on LinkedIn and the Fediverse (including unofficial Mastodon Guides).

She also talks about Emotional Intelligence on her solo podcast, champions BIPOC mental health, actively participates in the LGBT+ Community, and contributes to a stealth pre-seed startup.