It’s possible to join the $100 club with hard work and consistency. — After writing 371 stories in 8 months, I made the $100 club. I could not be happier with my August earnings. Since the beginning of January 2022, I wrote every single day. My income steadily increased each month, but I never earned over $100 until August. …

I was shocked. — Many years ago, my friends and I were thinking about where to go. I suggested going to Japan. They decided on Iceland. I was totally against the idea, but the majority vote won. My friends looked for hostels to stay in and what to see. I felt mortified throughout the…

Swallowing a moment’s anger is better than letting it erupt — As soon as the words spew from your mouth, you instantly regret it. I’m sure many of you have learned this the hard way. Perhaps you’ve having an argument with your significant other. In the heat of the moment, your anger bursts out, like an erupting volcano. You say hurtful…

Is there a winning formula on Medium? Let’s analyze the first story I posted! — Why did my first story on Medium do poorly? In December 2021, I posted my first story on Medium with trembling hands. It was so nerve-wracking! I didn’t expect a whole lot of activity and I was right. My story received 50 claps and exactly 0 comments.

Planning a trip to Toronto? Then you can’t miss scheduling a stop in Caledon to visit the Cheltenham Badlands! — What are the Cheltenham Badlands? According to Wikipedia¹, Badlands are a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been eroded. You’ll note features such as steep slopes and minimal vegetation. To a geologist, I’m sure the formation of the shale has a lot of science behind it. They can probably…

This is how I managed to reach $100 a month in August — About 5% to 10% of writers on Medium earn more than $100 a month. I managed to reach the “$100 club” in August and here’s how. You need to treat Medium like a real job to be successful. There are many stories out there with influencers claiming to earn thousands…

Writer’s block is easy to overcome. — As writers, we’ve all gone through this before. For awhile, the ideas were flowing so smoothly like a beautiful waterfall. One day, you wake up and you are suddenly completely lost. There are zero ideas and your mind is blank. …

What do you mean, pockets? Are you out of your mind? — I kid you not. I always make sure to pack clothes that have pockets. Zippered pockets? BAM! What a bonus! The more pockets, the better! When I’m travelling, there are often so many small items or knick knacks that you need to bring. Yes, I can bring a bag and…

Build your email list if you want to gain more loyal readers and improve your stats — Build Your Brand on Medium When you start on Medium, it’s important to build a brand for yourself. You need to be known as a writer on the platform and bring awareness to your content. Followers and referrals are a great way to build your empire and increase your stats. But we need to talk…