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The story of Myspace in the history of the internet is quite an adventure. Think back to when Twitter and Facebook were just starting to become popular; there was Myspace, a platform where people made online friends and shared details about themselves.
Tom Anderson, one of Myspace’s founders, did something truly impressive. In 2005, he sold Myspace for a staggering $580 million and retired in 2009. But what has he been doing since then?
Imagine this: Tom now calls Hawaii home, which sounds fantastic, doesn’t it? He’s become a travel photographer, capturing breathtaking moments in places like Thailand, Bhutan, and the Maldives. He shares these incredible photos on Instagram and Twitter, where he has a large following.
Back in the day, when people thought of Myspace, they remembered funny status updates and Tom’s friendly face. However, here’s something most people didn’t know: from 2005 to 2008, Myspace was a big deal, even surpassing Google as the most-visited website in the US in 2006. Tom, the Myspace co-founder, retired as a multi-millionaire before turning 40.
Now, he’s living the dream that many young people fantasize about – traveling the world and capturing cool photos. He owns multiple homes in different places but isn’t the type to stay in one spot. His passion for photography drives him to explore.
His love for photography sparked when he attended Burning Man, and he began capturing scenes worldwide. He’s incredibly skilled, with a style reminiscent of something from a high-end movie.
Apart from his travels, Tom engages in fun activities on his social media accounts. He even invites followers to exciting places through giveaways and contests. It’s like he’s living the life many of us dream of having.
If you visit his Instagram, you won’t find mundane business stuff or tech talk. Instead, it’s filled with stunning places he visits. His Twitter is relatively quiet, except for kind responses to his fans.
While Tom enjoys the best life has to offer, the people behind Twitter and Facebook are facing numerous challenges. They’re in congressional hearings, trying to resolve issues their platforms have caused. It’s a demanding job and appears quite stressful.
In contrast, Myspace peaked in 2005 when the internet was still relatively young and innocent. While it had its problems, it faded away quickly. This teaches a lesson to today’s big social media players – sometimes, it’s better to acknowledge when things aren’t working and move on.
Tom Anderson’s current life feels like an endless dream vacation. He doesn’t have to concern himself with the chaos caused by social media because he’s content, offline, and enjoying his wealth. It’s a good example for other tech CEOs. Sometimes, it’s best to retire and savor the good life.
Checkout Toms Photography:
