Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask. — I started to write online in 2018, have since reached millions of readers, and made six figures through my words. I'm not a native English speaker (I was born in Austria and grew up speaking Turkish and German), and I have no formal education in writing. I never had a…

First, they might hurt. But in the end, they’ll make you happier. — We all want to know the truth, but if the truth is uncomfortable, we get annoyed and wish we never heard about it at all. The reality is, most people don’t want to face the uncomfortable truths of life, even if they say they do. They just want to live…

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…

How I gain back 20+ hours each week. — If you and I have anything in common, it’s probably that we could use a little more time each day. We’re busy, and if we just had a few more hours, life would be easier. At least, that’s how it feels. Even though you can’t magically create more hours, you…

Steal my editing process and make it yours. — When I started to write online in 2018, I had no idea what I was doing. I don’t have a professional background in writing, and I’m not a native English speaker. All I had was curiosity and the discipline to show up for years. After nearly 200 published blog posts…

And it reminded me of my journey with toxic productivity. — In a recent speech to graduates, Bill Gates talked about five lessons he wish he had learned when he was younger. Number five is to take more breaks and enjoy life. He shared that one of his greatest regrets has been working too much for too long, and expecting others…

A simple guide for new writers. — Over the last three years, I helped thousands of writers publish their work, attract an audience, and monetize their words. Hundreds of writers joined my signature program, Medium Writing Academy. Thousands have signed up for my free offers or live events. And more than 10,000 writers have joined our wonderful…

7 subtle changes that can make all the difference — Most people don’t know how powerful they really are. They think life just happens, but the truth is, you’re designing your life — one thought, action, and decision at a time. If you’re anything like me, failure, unexpected challenges, setbacks, and new situations can quickly lead to doubts and insecurity…