Comment hustling 101 — So, you’re a Medium specialist, churning out wonderful content on the regular but still not getting the attention you crave. Maybe it’s time to put down the pen and start mastering the art of commenting. That’s right, I said it — commenting. Hear me out. The Reason for Becoming an Expert Commentator

Language can bring light to even the darkest of times — Words are a superpower. They can hurt and heal. They can direct and confuse. They can sing and make silence. Words are vitality. But there was a time when I couldn’t speak. I was so caught up in my mind that I created a dead short in my brain. This…

A Story of Family, Fishing, and Self-Discovery — “Uncle, do you really need to catch more fish? That one looks big enough for all of us.” I was taken aback. She was right. I didn’t need to catch more fish. In fact, I didn’t need more than what I already had. Fishing has always been a cherished family…

Use This Dead Simple Routine That Anyone Can Do And Needs No Equipment — Numbers don’t lie We have 168 hours in a week. Work is 8 hours a day, 5 times a week for a 40-hour workweek. Commuting back and forth for 10 hours rounds it up to 50. (168–50 = 118 hours) Cooking, eating, and processing that food. Doing laundry, cleaning out, and going to…

Train your eye to see what others miss. — This story starts with a classroom filled with kids and a sneaky little mouse wreaking havoc. No one could catch it, leaving the students in a state of chaos. But then, something remarkable happened. Against all odds, the teacher turned to Little Stevie and asked him for help. Yeah, blind…

Learning these sooner will give you years of leverage. — Right out of high school, I was the stereotypical popular kid with a bright future ahead: straight-A athlete, soon-to-be doctor, that would eventually marry the most desired girl in town. But life just keeps putting you in your place and constantly humbling you. Now, at over 30, I have a…

If you want real growth, adopt a 10x mindset. — Back in 2015, Jimmy was just an average 17-year-old teen. He was piling up stinky clothes in a corner while living with his mom in rural North Carolina. Your typical white kid with no extraordinary skills making average Minecraft videos on YouTube. But Jimmy had big dreams. He wanted to…

To my volatile soul, that expected more at this age. — When I was 10 to 18 years old, I wanted to be a professional soccer player. When I was 18 to 23, I wanted to be a doctor, a sociologist, and a sports journalist. When I was 24, 25, 26 I wanted to be a ski mountaineering guide and be…

And why you need to start recognizing the proper value of soft skills — I was scrolling through LinkedIn. Then, this flashy title drew my 3-second span attention: 10 things that take ZERO talent but will get you 100% respect. Click. The listicle: Being on time. Work ethic. Effort. Body Language. Energy. Attitude. Passion. Being coachable. Doing extra. Being prepared. The Promise? 10 things…