Setting Realistic Goals for Your Medium Journey
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Understanding the Importance of Realistic Expectations
Many newcomers to Medium often observe the success of established writers and develop an unrealistic belief that they can quickly replicate that success. This misconception can lead to frustration and, ultimately, giving up after a short period. In this article, I will guide you on how to set realistic expectations on Medium to help sustain your motivation. I apply this strategy every couple of months, and I hope it proves beneficial for you as well.
Identifying Your Starting Point
To set achievable goals, it’s crucial to recognize your starting position and avoid comparing yourself to others with extensive experience or those who write full-time. In the initial 2–3 months, focus on creating content without fixating on the results; this will help you assess your current skill level.
After three months, evaluate your progress by averaging the number of articles published, followers gained, and income earned. To set your targets for the upcoming months, add approximately 20% to these results. If your outcomes are not as satisfying as you hoped, it indicates that more effort and commitment are necessary. This way, you can maintain realistic expectations, which are essential to preventing burnout.
Evaluating Progress and Adjusting Expectations
Starting from the fourth month, if you exceed the target set after the initial three months, take a moment to pause for 1–2 months. This is because performance can fluctuate, with stronger months often followed by weaker ones. After this period, reassess your average results and apply the same strategy.
This method has significantly helped me understand what to expect based on my activity level and adjust the quantity of articles I write as well as the time I dedicate to Medium.
Have you tried this approach? I would love to hear your thoughts!
Exploring Noteworthy Writers to Follow
Below is a list of talented writers from the Mr. Plan ? Publication that I encourage you to follow and read:
- Arshi Naaz
- Naushad Sheikh
- Firatocal
- The Momma Dom
- Pure, Love, Energy
- Dummywritter
- P4ssw0rd
- Dr. Heer Bethel
- Prashant Agarwal
- Abirhayet
- Aneesh Bhat
- Mecnun ALYEL
- Kanimoli Ramaiah
- Marco Röder
- Mr. Nobody
- Emily Chan
- Oluwafemidiakhoa
- Amulya Pabbu
- Amanda Samantha
- Junahmaizurah
- ?? DAR
- Ms. Black Sangameshwar
- Syker Reid, PhD, RD from Syktohealth
Chapter 2: Growing Your Audience and Income
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