120% growth in January, already 50% growth in 9 days in February — Are you looking to expand your reach and build a bigger following on Medium? I started on Medium in mid-June 2022. Those first few months were SLOWWW. Look at these numbers. Those go with posting about 2–3x per week.

And left a six-figure salary on the table — Before I started a family, I was a consultant and serial gig worker. In 2009, I got married and life took a different path. My wife and I met online. eHarmony. We were both running our own small businesses and single parents. …

It has now been almost 14 years, and here are a few reflections. — My wife and I met on eHarmony in early 2009. We lived 600 km (400 miles) apart in rural western Canada. We were both single parents with a 2-year-old each. We were also both running small businesses. We knew there was a distance to bridge, and in more than just…

Culture and thinking through our materials, doo-dads, and doo-hickeys. — Last year my mom passed. Much of the globe was still in COVID lockdown. She was an avid reader, writer, and knowledge seeker. She didn’t have a degree but was trained as a journalist. She was also an excellent editor. In her 70s and right up until she passed she…

The psychology of failure: and how to turn failure into a fantastic gift — Have you heard of J.K. Rowling, Michael Jordan, or Steve Jobs? What do they all have in common? They all experienced failures before achieving massive success. They also failed throughout their lives and careers. The fear of failure can be paralyzing, but the reality is: Failure is an inevitable and…

When it comes to digital writing, the world of business is counterintuitive. — Want to know the secret to building a successful digital writing business? It’s pretty simple: give it away for FREE. Yes, you read that right. In a world where everyone is trying to monetize their content, the real power lies in giving it away. As a digital writer who built…

7 Ways a Learning Journal will Unlock your Writing and Learning — A Learning Journal might just be the secret weapon you need to supercharge your personal and professional growth — along with your digital writing. At its core, a Learning Journal is a tool for recording personal thoughts, reflections, and experiences related to learning and development. As a digital writer, your…

4 conflict sources and motivators plus 5 benefits to well-managed conflict — Have you ever noticed that some of your strongest relationships have emerged from moments of conflict and disagreement? It may seem counterintuitive, but the truth is, conflict can often lead to stronger relationships. …

From someone who has established a profitable digital writing business in under a year — Many folks jump straight into writing online without taking a bit of time to ask themselves some important questions that could help them succeed — and push through resistance that will arise. That was certainly the case for me. In the spring of 2022, I walked away from a 6-figure…