Celebrating 200 Engaged Readers: A Journey Through Medium
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Chapter 1: The Thrill of Tracking Engagement
As a writer, gaining attention is paramount. We don't pursue writing to amass wealth—let's be honest, that's quite unrealistic. If financial success was our primary goal, we'd have likely chosen a different path. Instead, for those of us writing on Medium with a paid membership, there's the hope of earning some income from our passion.
Tracking Enthusiasm
I have a passion for tracking progress. It inspires me and provides insights worth reflecting on. Early on, I set a goal to monitor everyone who engaged with one of my stories. When I approached the remarkable milestone of 200 interactions, I thought it would be fantastic to hit that number by the end of the month. To my surprise, I reached it two days ahead of schedule! Even more thrilling was that my 200th reader was none other than a standout figure in the Medium community, Jason Provencio, also known as The Professor of Medium.
Imagine—200 individuals chose to read and share their thoughts! That’s incredibly exciting, and it doesn’t even factor in those who read silently without commenting.
Chapter 2: Immersing in the Medium Experience
I’m the type who jumps right into new experiences. Fully immersing myself in everything is my style, and Medium is no exception. Here are some impressive statistics from my first month:
This video discusses how many of my 200+ books I've actually read, providing insights into my reading journey.
I’m officially part of the Triple Digit Club on Medium!
Section 2.1: Milestones and Achievements
On the day before my one-month anniversary, I woke up to 327 notifications! What a whirlwind! How does one manage their time effectively on Medium?
In this video, I share my experience of reading 200 books in a year and highlight my top 15 favorites.
Section 2.2: Setting Goals and Exceeding Expectations
In just 21 days, I saw phenomenal results—earning more than four times what I had in the previous month. It’s astounding what can happen when you dive in wholeheartedly.
Reflecting on my May Medium results, I felt a mix of amazement, excitement, and inspiration—words can hardly capture the enthusiasm!
Section 2.3: The Importance of Genuine Engagement
I reached 500 responses in just a week, emphasizing the significance of authentic interactions on Medium.
My initial four days on the platform were a whirlwind of activity, and I’m thrilled to have achieved my first 30-day goal!
Chapter 3: Embracing New Ventures
Now, I'm setting my sights on publications. I've always wanted to be an editor, and this feels like a natural progression in my journey. So far, it’s been an incredible experience that celebrates our humanity—no AI interference here!
To kick off this new venture, I’m hosting a $100 Cash Writing Contest. All Medium Premium Members are invited to participate, and I can’t wait to see the creativity that unfolds!
In this community, I look forward to continued reading, engaging, and writing. Supporting one another is what makes Medium so special. It’s not a competition; it’s a collaboration. Imagine if the world operated like this!