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What We Can Learn From Nikocado Avocado’s Astounding Transformation
Why you should disappear and transform yourself from the shadows
Nikocado Avocado (the guy in the picture) has pulled off one of the most elaborate pranks in internet history.
As a well-known mukbang YouTuber, famous for devouring massive amounts of food on camera, his weight has attracted both widespread attention and heavy criticism from viewers worldwide.
Yet, behind the scenes, he stunned everyone by secretly embarking on a weight loss journey, all while cleverly disguising his progress by posting old (pre-recorded) videos.
I find his personal transformation particularly impressive. More importantly, it validates the idea that anyone can disappear from the spotlight, quietly work on themselves, and reemerge as a new version of themselves.
Here’s the step-by-step process I would follow if I ever wanted to pull off such a monumental feat.
Part I: How to disappear the right way
1. Shut your mouth
The first and perhaps most critical step in disappearing is to stop talking about your life.
