Lessons to be learned from an inevitable end. — A horrific thought enters my mind every time I’ve been told that someone has died: I’m glad it wasn’t me. But I’m not “glad.” I’m thankful. I’m thankful that I’ve been given another chance. It’s a terrible thought that I quickly dismiss, but I can’t help but think how grateful…

Just found out I have a 213% increase in earnings from last month. Maybe I know a thing or two by now? — It’s easy to believe there must not be many people in the world when no one reads your articles. It’s easy to believe that there must not be anyone on the platform when you struggle to get more followers. It’s easy to give up writing because of the time it…

I’m back, for anyone who cares. Here’s what I learned about taking an unintentional break. — The last article I wrote was on November 14th of last year. That may not seem like a long time to some of you, but it damn sure is for someone like me. Someone like me, who swore to never do this again. Someone like me, who already knows what…

Don’t ruin your chance when the time comes. — You can’t miss a day. I’m sure you’ve been told this, but if you’re like me, you clearly haven’t listened. That’s the only lesson here. I was churning out three articles a day on Medium for a week or two, expecting nothing. But then…something. Results came. Inevitable results. …

The power your voice has to control any situation. — A funny thing happens every time I talk to my wife: “Why are you screaming?” I didn’t realize how much of a loud f*ck I was until I met her. That’s why I love her. She’s the most honest person I know. She’s everything I’m not (I’m a habitual liar). …

Those are powerful ones. — You have a powerful article within you. You already know what it is, but you keep avoiding it because you’re scared. Well, I’d say it’s past time you get over that fear. There’s power in that article. People appreciate articles like that. You’re a Human Everyone relates to pain. There’s something about vulnerability…

Here’s how to determine the 10% that are. — 90% of people aren’t worth listening to because 90% of them are miserable. And yet, you let miserable people discourage you from chasing your dreams all the time. Fixed vs. Growth Mindset “The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when it’s not going well, is the hallmark of the…

But unlike you, I don’t care. — I wish there was a f*cking button in the Medium settings that will allow me to eradicate every article about “the problems with Medium”, “why I’m leaving Medium”, or “Medium isn’t what it used to be” from my feed. Are these articles getting boosted or something? Do I need to…

Time doesn’t have to be your enemy. — “Focus on being productive instead of busy.” — Tim Ferriss Productive people aren’t “busy”. “Busy” implies that you aren’t in control, running around like a chicken with its head cut off while still trying to meet everyone’s agenda for you instead of your own. Productive people exude more control and…