Why do you read half the shit you see on Medium? Is it because it’s new, profound, groundbreaking information? Doubt it. Or is it because you have an unexplainable connection towards a specific Medium creator? They speak to you in a way no one else has ever done before. They…

Medium!!! What has been happening? For the past few months I’ve been taking a break from the platform. Focusing on work, relaxing, pursuing new hobbies, chasing new goals and pretty much isolating myself from any new or exciting changes that may (or may not) have occurred over here. So people…

Pursuing a goal can be a challenging and at times, difficult process. However, it’s important to remember that the struggles you experience along the way can be just as valuable as the achievement of the goal itself. So, how can you enjoy the struggle as you pursue your goals? Embrace…

Mindset is a crucial factor in determining whether or not we will be able to achieve our goals. It shapes our beliefs about ourselves and our capabilities, and it influences the actions we take and the decisions we make. …

The start of a new year is an exciting time full of possibilities. Many of us take this opportunity to set goals and make resolutions for the coming year. However, as the months go on, it can be easy to lose motivation and fall off track. Here are a few…

It wasn’t everyone’s idea of fun. But I knew there was a hidden talent out there just waiting to be discovered. — “You could not be more heartless!” snarled Pauline, the ‘Waste Not, Want Not’ orphanage manager, as she stared me down from behind her old, oversized mahogany desk with all the intensity of Mike Tyson before a fight. She had a vibe about her that reminded me a lot of my…

I think it’s time for a change in direction. — Ever since I started writing back in 2018 I’ve mainly written non-fiction content. Yes, I’ve dabbled in other genres; short stories, poems, flash fiction and a smidgen of satire. But for the most part, my go-to has always been real-life stuff and to be honest, I’m bored of it. I’m…

By Ryan J — There has to be something more than Medium. There has to be something more than the same old platform that chips away at a writer's motivation and soul at every given opportunity. There has to be something more than the same old platform that flashes shiny temptations in front of…

So keep active and pushing forward. — This week has been one hell of a week, but not in a bad way. Work has been non-stop. From the moment I sit down at my desk in the morning ‘till finishing time it’s all go, go, go — but I love that. Outside of work, in the evenings…