Chapter 1: A Reason to Celebrate

This will be a brief post today, but it's essential for me to take a moment to celebrate what I view as a significant achievement. It's often said that recognizing even the minor victories is vital on your journey, and that's precisely what I'm doing.

I have officially reached the milestone of 100 followers on Medium! Special thanks to Nuala Peters for being my 100th follower.

The journey to this point has been lengthy. I penned my first article back in 2020, but I was inactive until about a year ago. While this number may seem modest compared to many other Medium writers, I’m genuinely thrilled. I've marked a significant achievement.

Along the way, I ventured into various writing styles and experimented with different article formats. Some resonated more than others, and a few even brought me joy during the writing process. This journey has taught me a valuable lesson:

"Write about what you truly love and what brings you joy." When you do this, time seems to fly, and you savor every moment.

Now, my sights are set on reaching 200 followers, and eventually 500, then 1000. I feel much better equipped to attract the next hundred, thanks to the insights I've gained from exceptional writers like:

Derek Hughes, Carl Jeffers, Tim J. Schröder, Nicolas Cole, JaffaBranding, Brandon Springer, Ayodeji Awosika, Daniel T. Burk, Sharon Hillam, Kristen Walters, Hazel Paradise, Jamie Northrup - Minimalist Hustler, Scott Stockdale, Darius Foroux, Eve Arnold, Zulie Rane, and Tim Denning.

I’m grateful to each individual mentioned above. I thoroughly enjoy reading your works and eagerly await your new releases. Whether it’s insightful tips on enhancing writing skills or your unique take on various subjects, I hold it in high regard.

I may not reach the heights of the accomplished writers listed, but I am dedicated to pursuing my passion. I will continue to dig deeper, and with time, my "shovel" will grow larger. My dream is to one day write full-time—not out of a desire for wealth or fame, but for the freedom to live my life as I wish and cherish the wonderful life I’ve built with my family.

Thank you for joining me in this celebration. Wishing you all a fantastic day!

The video titled "I'm Doing Something I've Never Done Before on My 5 Year Business Anniversary" captures the essence of exploring new horizons and celebrating milestones in a business journey.

Chapter 2: Learning from Others

In this section, I’ll delve deeper into the lessons learned from the writers who have inspired me. Their work has not only enriched my writing experience but has also motivated me to keep pushing forward.