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Using Other Writers as Motivation
I recently read a piece where the writer was discussing how they had made a five-figure sum in one month here on Medium — through the Medium Partner Program.
Five-figures!? That’s amazing, I can only dream of hitting those kinds of numbers.
Anyway, I clicked on the profile to read some more of their work and that’s when I saw it.
At the top of the page, just below the writer's bio, the date in which they became a member.
They had only been a member two months longer than me!
Now, I’m big enough to admit that I did feel a strong sense of jealousy wash over me.
Why can’t I be hitting those numbers? Even somewhere close and I’d be happy. The most I’ve ever got was in the low three-digit region. Damn!
However, I am happy to announce that these negative feelings lasted all of about sixty seconds and here’s why.
Success Should Be Celebrated Not Envied
It’s only natural to feel some jealousy when seeing others achieving magnificent feats. But how you choose to react to it, that’s what really matters.
