20% of passion pursuers make 80% of the money. You must stand out — I went from broke photographer to media team manager. Like anyone who accomplished a goal, my success didn’t happen overnight. I turned my passion into a reasonably paying 9–5, and I am the person I always wished I’d be. Here’s why your hobby won’t make money, but what you can…

Another look at an easy-to-learn-mindset that saves you money — We spent $13.8 trillion more in 2022 than in 2021. We, as consumers, dished out more dollars than an NBA point guard. And we were probably in a recession last year — so, what gives? If groceries and electronics were more expensive, then why did we buy more sh*t? Let…

How to leverage solitude into income in 2023 — Learning to be alone is a superpower. I know because I went from being jobless to running a media team. Loneliness sucks, but when everything is quiet around you, and your mind is distraction-free, you have the unique opportunity to think for yourself and carve your own path. Use my…

Get ahead before you fall behind While A.I. is the talk of the town, so is this burning question: Should I use this to write all of my emails? There’s a lot of a grey area when it comes to the realm of A.I. technology — way more than 50…

These simple mindset shifts can teach you about yourself — Do you want to be happier but don’t know what to change? Or, are you too consumed by your schedule, sports, or political drama to consider a better life? The good news is you don’t have to significantly alter your life, adopt any productivity mumbo jumbo or start an insane…

Reading is exhausting. Writing is exhausting. Yet we do both anyway. — 12,100 people search "Medium login" on Google every month. It seems like a significant number, but when you compare that to Twitter, Facebook, or TikTok numbers, that number is hardly a drop in the bucket. You could be anywhere right now. You could be on LinkedIn wading through the sea…

Writing is better as a tool, not a career — College taught me how to follow the rules. My professors wanted things done their way, but the Internet doesn’t have a strict grading system. Online, we make our own syllabus. These four realizations have changed my entire perspective on writing. 1. There's no money in traditional media, but there is online I've seen the results for myself. Publishing articles in my…

Follow these simple steps to flip the switch in your brain — Fulfillment is everything. We don't go to work because we love the job. Maybe you do, you crazy do-gooder (winky face). But I think I speak for 90% of the population when I say some days are just better than others. Jobs provide money, and money is a method that…