Finding Growth and Connection on Medium: My Top 5 Activities
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medium
Medium is a fantastic platform for personal and professional growth, allowing users to learn, connect, and share. Recently, I shared my favorite activity on Medium, and it inspired me to compile a list of my top five activities on the platform.
Section 1.1: Engaging with Ideas
One of the most enriching aspects of Medium is the opportunity to discover new concepts. I’m always eager to learn, and Medium serves as an invaluable resource. Some areas I enjoy exploring include #productivity, #UX, #agile, #nonprofit, #minimalism, #marketing, and #creativity.
Subsection 1.1.1: Visual Inspiration
Section 1.2: Learning from Others
The platform also allows me to gain insights from the journeys of fellow writers. It's heartwarming to see how generously many share their stories for the benefit of others. Recently, I’ve learned from writers like Nick Nolan, Victoria Kurichenko, Jackie Colburn, Divad Sanders, and Charlie Brown.
Chapter 2: My Favorite Activities on Medium
5. Curating Content
I enjoy curating a variety of lists to collect articles that I find valuable, both for my own reference and to assist others. My main focuses are Entrepreneurship and Content Creation, but I am continually expanding my collections.
This video, "5 Things to Do Before You Publish on Medium [Best Medium Checklist]," provides essential tips to enhance your Medium experience and prepare for publishing.
4. Building Community
Being part of the Medium community is incredibly fulfilling. There’s a shared sense of experience among writers that fosters connection. I’ve had the pleasure of contributing to publications like Better Humans, Bootcamp, and New Writer Welcome, and I’m excited to start my own publication, Everyday Design.
In the video "How to GET NOTICED on Medium [7 Things to Do in your first 24 hours on Medium]," you’ll discover effective strategies to stand out and engage with the community.
3. Supporting Fellow Writers
One of the most rewarding activities is helping fellow writers grow their audiences. It’s exhilarating to follow someone who has just 99 followers and become the person who helps them reach that milestone.
If you’re just starting on Medium, I highly recommend joining to access a wealth of content. A portion of your membership fee goes towards supporting my work on this platform.
Thank you for following my journey! I write about applying design thinking, leadership skills, and an agile mindset to live a purposeful life.