The good, the bad, and the ugly about Medium’s current state and future. — Okay, first of all, I love this song from R.E.M. That’s why I used the apocalyptic opening lyrics to create some tension and excitement. However, what I’m about to reveal will be shocking. It’s for all who think they are doing something wrong. …

If you want to become a Top Writer on Medium, here’s the full list of tags that are eligible for Top Writer status plus the 3-Step-Process to win a shiny badge. — Ever wondered what it really takes to become a Top Writer in a specific category on Medium? Then this is for you! Writing online can seem like the ultimate dream — it’s one step on your way to more freedom in your life. Writing online can feel so rewarding —…

Who the heck is this girl? Is this even her real name? — I was brewing my morning coffee with a splash of coconut milk when I realized: Wait, have I properly introduced myself on Medium yet? Maybe you’re seeing my stories in your feed and you’re thinking… Who the heck is Kristina God? Is this even her real name? My super cool…

Anti-hustle faith is much healthier — Hustle porn= the fetishization of people overworking themselves. It’s allowing work to leave time for nothing else. In the long run, this mentality compromises your health, your relationships, and your creativity. The hustle mentality just doesn’t resonate with me anymore. You don’t need to hustle your butt off to be successful. Wage theft is when your employer doesn’t give you, as…

But there are some amazing tricks to increase your chances to make some good money. — When I scroll through my feed, I constantly see articles from new writers complaining about Medium not giving them a fair shake. Sorry, but when you’ve only been writing on the platform for two weeks, what do you expect? An attitude like this will get new writers nowhere. Medium is not a get-rich-quick theme (even if some Top Writers…

You need to connect the dots. — I experienced many situations in my entrepreneurial journey where so many people would have just let their frustration get the best of them, and given up. I’m an optimistic realist. Whenever I experience a setback I ask myself: “How can this be good?” As Apple founder Steve Jobs used to say: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward…

You can make use of it too. — Stories are important not only in explaining who we are but also in who we want to be. Which is why many companies are trying to harness their transformative power. Richard Branson told Forbes: ‘Telling a story is one of the best ways we have of coming up with new ideas, and also of learning about each other and our world. It’s been happening since humans first inhabited the earth…’

Spoiler: It’s absolutely worth writing on this publishing platform. — I started my writing journey in December 2020 and earned $0.17.

It’s a bummer. Especially for new writers. — When I started my journey on Medium, I took a free email course by Top Writer Tom Kuegler. In lesson 3 called ‘How to Contribute to Tons of Publications’ he introduced Smedian.