Everyone Is On Their Own Journey
It’s About Finding Out — Who You Are
But Who Are You — Really?
I’m a new writer. I joined Medium in 2021 and started writing.
In August, I consumed several Udemy courses and later bought a more
comprehensive course.
I really didn’t have a clue what I was doing.
I just knew I needed to do it!
This really is a journey.
Where are you going with your writing?
All I knew was I love to read, enjoy writing,
sharing and helping people.
This was the perfect match for me!
Are You Writing To Make Money?
Yes! I also was looking to make money. I was encouraged by reading those many writers who shared their struggles and their victories. We learn from each other and help each other.
We are all on a journey — probably with different destinations- but trying to make it happen.
Dive In & Start Writing — It’s Your Journey!
As many who experienced those first few stories — wondering why you had so few views, hardly any claps…
Would a publication actually publish my story?
Finding a few publications really helped me on my journey.
This helped me feel valued as a writer.
I was thrilled that I had been acknowledged as a writer.
I went from publishing barely 2–3 articles a week to many more. I read so many Medium articles about — what to do — how many to write — when to publish — how to get your first 100 followers…
My head was spinning.
This is my passion and my hobby — I work full time as a teacher.
The more I found time to write — I realized that writing was extremely therapeutic for me.
By helping others I was also helping myself.
Over the last few years, the stress of taking care of family members and personal challenges was overwhelming me.
I am — and teach — about self-help, motivation, self-talk, inspirational material. I live it! As I write to my Medium family to encourage you — I’m also writing to myself — I need it too!
I became so obsessed with writing — that I challenged myself to one article each day.
Then I learned how to write short-form stories which were initially challenging.
Now they are easier. Writing everyday is also getting easier.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Give Up & Stay On Track
I’m not sharing screenshots, financial figures or theories. I do look at my numbers — get excited when I get more followers, comments and claps.
More important — is finding who I am!
Yes, the pennies you make eventually add up to dollars and will one day grow into passive income. I cannot control how much — I only control what I write about and how often I publish — I am seriously committed to both.
I find Medium awesome — strangely addictive.
It’s therapeutic for me at the same time!
It’s also cheaper than therapy.
I encourage all of you to stay on track — follow your dreams and enjoy what life brings your way.
The good — the bad — and the ugly.
It’s there for a reason, learn from it and keep on trucking!
