Today, I want to spill the beans on a mentality that has been a game-changer for me on Medium and in life. It’s a simple shift that has turned my approach upside down, and trust me, it’s worth every second of your time.
Let’s rewind a bit.
Back in the day, I was all about the results.
If my Medium stats were soaring, claps were raining, and my articles were getting more reads than a bestseller, I was on cloud nine.
But, oh boy, if the opposite happened — if my stats resembled a tumbleweed rolling through a deserted town — I’d be in the pits of despair.
My emotional rollercoaster was directly tied to my achievements.
Good day on Medium?
I’d be the happiest writer alive.
Bad day? I’d sulk in self-pity, questioning my worth as a writer.
It was a cycle that had me on edge, teetering between elation and disappointment.
Then came the epiphany.
I realized I was playing a dangerous game, letting external factors dictate my happiness and motivation.
That’s when I decided to flip the script on my goals and embrace a new strategy.
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Now, my focus is on what I can control.
I no longer let the whims of algorithms and reader engagement determine my worth.
Instead, I show up every day, regardless of the stats.
I’ve come to understand that the journey is just as important, if not more so, than the destination.
The change in my mindset has been a total game-changer.
It’s not about obsessing over the number of reads, claps, or the money I make.
No, it’s about showing up and doing my best every single day.
It’s about the process, the love for writing, and the satisfaction of knowing I gave it my all.
Now, I won’t sugarcoat it — it wasn’t an overnight transformation.
It took conscious effort and a whole lot of self-reflection.
But the results have been nothing short of amazing.
I’ve witnessed progress in my writing, my Medium presence, and even in my life outside the digital realm.
Writing every day has become a ritual, a commitment to my craft and myself.
It’s not about the outcome; it’s about the journey of improvement and self-discovery.
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And you know what?
The funny thing is, as I shifted my focus from the end goal to the daily grind, the results started to follow.
Here’s the secret sauce: consistency and resilience.
No more riding the emotional rollercoaster based on daily stats.
I show up, I write, and I improve.
Some days are stellar, others are meh, but I don’t let that define my worth or my commitment.
Final Thought
So, if you find yourself trapped in the cycle of achievement-based happiness, I urge you to consider a mindset shift.
Embrace the journey, relish in the act of creation, and detach yourself from the outcome.
You might just find that the more you focus on the process, the more the results will take care of themselves.
Success isn’t just about the destination; it’s about the journey.
Change your mentality, show up every day, and watch the magic happen.
It worked for me, and I’m confident it can work for you too.
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