![[Generated Image January 01, 2026 - 12_07PM.jpeg]] Every December, we wait for algorithms to tell us who we were. Spotify defines our taste; Uber calculates our movement; Instagram summarizes our "best" moments. We scroll through colorful slides, nodding along as a corporation explains our identity back to us. Stop outsourcing your self-reflection to tech giants. Platform statistics are designed to celebrate consumption, not fulfillment. They track where your attention was stolen, not where your intention was invested. They show you what you *did*, but never ask if it’s what you *wanted*. There is a violent clash between the user and the human. The user is a set of data points optimized for retention; the human is a complex web of choices and values. When you rely on a corporate "Wrapped," you accept a story built entirely on how profitable you were to someone else. In 2026, become the curator of your own experience. Don't just share a screenshot. Audit your life. Look at the raw data of your calendar and your bank account. * Where did the hours actually go? * Who received your energy? * Did your spending match your values? If you don't measure what you value, you will end up only valuing what the platform measured for you -- your engagement and profitability. Instead, take back the narrative and define your own metrics -- what books have you read that truly changed your view? What people did you interact with that made a positive impact on your life? How's your health been? What's the best investment of energy and money overall? True autonomy requires reclaiming the pen and measure what you value. Your most valuable stats and most genuine experiences are almost always invisible to the server. Be the author of your new year, not just a user.