Ep. 21 - In the Feed: Here’s How the Metrics Are Lying - And the Real Reason You Think You’re Not Growing

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We live in an era obsessed with numbers - reach, likes, followers, engagement rates. But what happens when you’re doing everything right… and the metrics still don’t move?

In this episode of In The Feed, we explore a question creators rarely ask out loud: If growth isn’t visible… is it still real? Host Pratyush peels back the illusion of "growth equals visibility" and invites you into a quieter, more powerful narrative. One where growth is defined by alignment, clarity, and inner evolution, not just dashboards.

If you've ever doubted your progress because it didn’t trend, if you've burned out trying to perform “success” online, or if you’re ready to reclaim your definition of winning, this is your space.

Featuring reflections on emotional resilience, creative identity, hidden growth signals, and a quiet dare that might just shift how you show up forever.

If you’ve been showing up but still feel unseen, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:27 The Episode That Changed a Life

02:45 The Realest Metric of All

03:37 Why We Obsess Over Numbers

04:28 Expression vs. Impression: The Metrics Trap

05:15 Creators Who Win Quietly

06:08 The Moment You Stop Posting for Proof

06:30 Rethinking Growth

07:53 5 Real Growth Metrics That Algorithms Can’t Track

09:33 Felt Metrics vs. Feed Metrics

09:59 The Truth About Consistency and Creativity

10:23 The Quiet Win That No One Saw (But Changed Everything)

10:46 A Radical Suggestion

11:28 The Final Reframe

11:44 The Quiet Dare

12:18 Outro

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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