If you are not self-motivated, you may find it difficult to thrive on Medium! This has been my primary learning from being a writer on Medium.
What’s The Best Path?
One of the necessary traits required to navigate the challenges is to be confident in your skills and abilities.
Moreover, embracing a growth mindset and being receptive to learning along the way will further fuel your progress.
Additionally, having patience and perseverance is crucial to continue despite your fluctuating statistics. It is important to acknowledge that not every piece you produce will get the same review. Some may be appreciated more than others.
Remember that setbacks are inevitable in any creative endeavour, but they can serve as valuable opportunities to refine your craft. Stay focused on your long-term goals and trust your abilities to improve and adapt as a writer on Medium.
Unlike traditional jobs—be it part-time, full-time, or freelance—there's no face-to-face interaction with anyone here, hence no superiors or coworkers. You are your own boss here! You have the freedom to choose your niche and experiment with different writing styles. Yet the fire to keep pursuing your goals even when you don’t feel like it has to come from within.
Solace In Stressful Times
The primary source of inspiration comes from other Medium writers who share their success stories, as well as your followers/ fans who engage with you, and like and comment on your articles! That’s the joie de vivre!
There are no timelines. You can choose to write at your own pace, on topics that you prefer, and the results will be accordingly.
Although the platform allows aspiring writers an opportunity to utilize their writing skills to share their knowledge, ideas, or life lessons with the world, there is no assurance that they will earn money! Hence, make friends with the lack of certainty and blurred parameters once you are in the game.
The golden rule is to become your own support system, try new things, and always stay positive.
