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A recurring theme is the importance of experience over appearances. Jay vividly recalls summiting Everest alone, avoiding the temptation to photograph the moment with a blurry, poorly framed shot. He values the authenticity of truly inhabiting a moment—being present rather than trying to capture it for social media.
He warns that social media often distorts reality—highlighting only the success, while neglecting the hardship and sacrifices involved. For him, the real reward stems from the internal sense of accomplishment and the memories of overcoming difficulty, not the likes or shares.