Everyone has a different theory of how many people you should follow. Some say 50 is the optimal number. Others argue that 100 is perfect. A lot of people follow 150 to 300. Many believe you should follow everybody who follows you.
Given the range of opinions, you should feel confident in doing whatever works best for you. To figure that out, try following 40 or 100 people for a few weeks, and see how that works. Follow more or unfollow people as you see fit (in Chapter 3, we talk about the perceived politics of unfollowing; but in a nutshell, we say don't sweat it).
If you want to filter or group your incoming messages in order to keep a closer eye on just a few followees, we give tips for that in Chapter 2 and Chapter 5.
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