Influencer: Profession or Personality Disorder?
Influencer: Profession or Personality Disorder? The question sounds harsh—but it's being asked more and more. As influencer culture explodes, people are genuinely wondering: is this a legitimate career, or a symptom of something deeper? The case for "profession": Top influencers are strategic marketers, editors, negotiators, and brand managers rolled into one. They understand algorithms, build businesses, create jobs, and pay taxes. It requires discipline, consistency, and real skill. Calling it a "disorder" dismisses genuine entrepreneurial hustle. The case for "personality disorder": But then you see the dark side. The desperate need for validation (remember, "validation is the new oxygen"). The blurred line between real self and online persona. The anxiety when engagement drops. The performative happiness, fake apologies, and lives built entirely for the camera. That looks less like a job and more like an identity crisis. The uncomfortable...