Advice

You need to know which countries are supported in the Program — On Quora, I got asked: Why was my Medium.com partner program rejected 2 times? I applied from Pakistan. Here’s my short and sweet answer: First of all, to apply for the Medium Partner Program (MPP) you need to have 100 followers. Second, Medium can only accept you if you’re from a Stripe country. …

Make the most of the time you have — The phrase time is money isn’t just a lie, it’s one of the most harmful lies ever told. Time and money aren’t even close to equal. If I said I’d give you a million dollars right now, would you take it? One little caveat — if you take the money…

When my son was a toddler, my wife bought a copy of Oh the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss. Over the years she has had my son’s teachers, coaches, and family friends from every age and stage write messages to my son knowing that he would get this book…

It was a wild impulse to purchase for my dog Since February 1, 2023 I have been recovering from a compound leg fracture. I’ve gone from a walker and leg cast to just a cane since May. I still cannot walk my dog for fear he will knock me over…

A lifeline of support for people who don’t have enough money for essentials — Cast your mind back 3 years to March 2020, and the first national lockdown. It was a time of crisis for many. But when individuals and families most needed support, help was hard to find. Community services and advice agencies were forced to close their doors. Where services were open…

Nobody can be a rock forever — I’ve discovered that, while many folks express the sentiment that they will be there for you, most won’t. People like to talk about themselves, by and large, and it’s tiresome if somebody else who is struggling hogs the limelight. I was talking to a dear friend recently about her battle…

I’ll Share How You Can Do Similar Things — It’s the first of June and the time when we read plenty of articles about various Medium writers’ earnings for the previous month. We all love to root for each other and compliment our favorite writers about their hard work, stellar writing, and perhaps a bit of good luck. That’s…

You need a plan and a framework. — He wanted to throw in the towel. He told me about tearful nights with his wife. Why? Because as a new part-time writer he *just started somewhere*. He got this advice from a Top Writer on Medium. Sorry, but this sounds well-meaning and clueless at the same time As part-time creators, our time and energy aren’t endless. We’re not full-time creators…

Let our decisions be guided by our aspirations. — “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” — Nelson Mandela In essence, this quote is a reminder to let hope, not fear, be the guiding force in our lives. It’s a call to make choices that move us closer to our goals, even if those choices may be…