I Was Jealous of Another Medium Writer — Then Saw Their Work-Rate
Success is possible, but you better be prepared to work to the bone
Do you ever see a fellow writer’s success and feel a little envious?
Me too.
There’s one in particular who really grinds my gears. Not only has he achieved amazing results in a relatively short time, but he’s also friendly, funny, and incredibly helpful. What’s worse, he has this platform down to a science. His style is engaging, accessible, and buzzing with personality. His titles are catchy. His paragraphs are evenly sized. His hooks reel me in against my better judgment.
What a jerk.
The dude has the work ethic of David Goggins, the practically perfect wording of Mary Poppins, the rhythmic feel of Phill Collins. He’ll guide you by way of an obviously false premise — so biting we share in its ironic delight — before revealing the true, satisfying thrust.
I can’t stand him.
Heroic commitment
In all seriousness, I don’t hate Jason Provencio one iota. We share the same values and I genuinely enjoy reading his stories. For me, jealousy is a completely normal feeling and says more about me than my feelings about a person. As long as it’s…
