What you can learn about life (and social media) from a Michael Jai White kick
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting. Er No, not really.
Dear Nephew,
Here’s something that you may find shocking.
In a video titled “I fought Michael Jai White” by YouTuber, Jesse Enkamp. Action star Michael Jai White pointed out
“There are so many times where i would do what works in real fighting In movies and it didn’t work”
He demonstrates how a kick and block works in real life
MJW: i did….but it looks crap on film”
Enkamp: Why?
MJW: Because it looks somewhat of a sloppy front kick.
He then demonstrates what looks good on camera for a movie fight.
MJW knows the distinction.
He has Black belts in Taekwondo, Kobudō, Tang Soo Do, Wushu, Jujutsu, Kyokushin
Before he got into movies he was a competitive fighter and won 26 martial arts titles, including U.S. Open, the North American Open, and he was the New England Grand Champion.
Imagine the learning curve and culture shock of transitioning to movies and discovering what won him multiple fights, looks sloppy on camera and what wouldn’t work looks cool and is preferable.
That’s social media. What looks good on social media does not mean it works to that extent applied in real life.
Much like the Burger and Pizza in an advert looks much different, richer, tastier and mouthwatering, from the Burger you’d get when you go to the outlet.
What people show about their life on Instagram is often much different from their real life.
Sometimes a curation, a whitewash with no spots or wrinkles.
Sometimes 100% fabricated to sell you something.
What many life/fitness/entrepreneur/house flipping gurus show you about their lifestyle on Instagram is what looks good on camera and not an exact portrayal of their real life.
The rented cars, jets and houses. Multiple vocations and poolside lounging, stacks of cash. All to give the impression they have achieved the peak of Happiness and Success, and out of altruism are generously sharing their knowledge with strangers. While ALL they want is to create dissatisfaction and make money off you buying their course.
What looks good on camera is not always the practical or realistic way it works in real life.
What is practical and works in real life is not always aesthetically pleasing or appealing to those seeking validation for their desire for short cuts or hedonists seeking confirmation bias.
Be careful what you buy into.
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