Here’s what nobody tells you about entrepreneurship. — I decided to become an entrepreneur when I was 19 years old. I didn’t have a groundbreaking idea and no clue how I’d make money, but I knew that I didn’t want to pursue a traditional corporate career after my studies. All I knew is that I wanted to be…

An in-depth look at mastering your sleep. — One of those days again: Your alarm goes off, you open your eyes, and all you want is snuggling back into your sheets and sleep a few more minutes. But duty calls, so you get up, wash your face, and grab your first cup of coffee to compensate for the…

(Even if you’re not aware of it) — Did you ever wonder whether your existence matters? Whether your birth was a complete coincidence or if your death would lead to a change? If your answer is yes, the butterfly effect could help you find answers and make sense of your life. At least in some ways. The butterfly…

Most people underestimate how our small daily actions shape our future. They think that big life changes lead to huge differences in our lives, but they don't pay much attention to what they do every single day. Yet, the truth is, what we do (or don’t do) day after day…

Pay attention if you’re writing educational, non-fiction content. — I never thought of myself as a “creative person” or “talented writer,” yet here I am — writing online for half a decade, making six figures per year through my words, and teaching beginners how to do the same. And surprisingly, I didn’t need any formal education or experience in…

There’s no shame in feeling a little tired or exhausted every now and then, but if you start to feel like overwhelm has become your constant state, you might want to make some changes. Even though experiencing some stress and anxiety is considered normal, the past few years led to…

I’ve been writing on Medium for almost half a decade, have failed for the first two years, decided to go all-in on my writing in 2020, and have made over $150,000 through the Partner Program in the last two years. I’ve spent thousands of hours reading and writing here, have…

Most people believe happiness is a state they’ll achieve when everything goes right or when others make an effort to make them happy. The truth, however, is that happiness often results from specific actions. You don’t feel happy by accident. You feel happy because you make time for activities and…

Forget follow-for-follow — apply these strategies instead. — In the past, anyone* could join the Medium Partner Program and make money by publishing articles here. This was a curse but also a blessing. The good side was that you could immediately start to get paid for your work (even if your payout was just a few dollars). This…