Meaningful things that we do every day have a tremendous impact on others and on our personal development — What does it take to make the world a better place? Is it simply about changing into a new outfit and doing something nice for others? Or does it involve action that takes more than just one person’s effort, like voting and lobbying for change? What if we’re mistaken about…

Feel as if they’re not making progress, and so life has become repetitive and unfulfilling. — And who can blame them? It can be difficult to find meaning in simple everyday tasks, especially when we might feel like we’re trapped in low-paying jobs or unfulfilling relationships. Here on Medium, we aim to connect the world around creative expression. But that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from…

Popular writers and publishers publishing reprints — This question has arisen over recent years following the widespread implementation of Open Access publishing on major publication websites on the internet. “Our mission of disseminating knowledge is only half complete if the information is not made widely and readily available to society.” — Berlin Declaration These platforms generally share…

By implementing an independent verification system, Medium can entice more people who want original content and quality writing with a stamp of authenticity. I’ve compiled 5 reasons why Medium should rethink its stance on verified publications: 1. Verified Publications will help promote thoughtful and valuable content Publications that use Medium for their content will become more selective about what they post on the platform. Verified Publications will be motivated to ensure that their…

After a well-deserved two weeks from writing anything, I finally got a few ideas down as to what I was going to write. I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but becoming an entrepreneur is a huge commitment. You’ll need to work hard and dedicate yourself to your business. So, what’s…

As writers, we’re always told that rejection is part of the process. Having that rejection come from a literary journal can feel frustrating, especially if your work is rejected for something as arbitrary as a typo or formatting issue. It’s easy to feel discouraged about continuing to submit; it may…

Challenges that most people face and how you can overcome them — Everybody who has ever tried to do anything big knows that they need to push through barriers in order to get anywhere. But these barriers are often external, such as a difficult boss or rocky terrain. What many people don’t realize is that the biggest challenge is often within; feelings…

Fundamentals of likability, the science behind making friends — People like to have friends. This is a fact that can be observed in one form or another throughout every social interaction: having friends makes people happy, having friends make people feel safe, having friendships improve life. But what exactly goes into making someone immediately like you? …