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Medium Riches: How to Know You’re Definitely Doing Something Wrong (and Loving It!)
The Hilarious Side of Medium Earnings and the Art of Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously
So, you’ve stumbled upon this article with dreams of Medium riches dancing in your head. You’ve heard tales of writers striking it rich, but let me burst that bubble right away: If you’re making a lot of money on Medium, you’re probably doing something wrong.
1. Your Bank Account Is Laughing at You
Let’s face it: If your bank account is suddenly flush with cash from your Medium earnings, something’s gone terribly awry. Who needs money, anyway? Real writers prefer to be paid in imaginary unicorns and compliments from their cat.
2. You’ve Become a Professional Procrastinator
You’ve somehow managed to turn procrastination into an art form. Your to-do list collects dust while you perfect the art of binge-watching obscure documentaries about paperclips. Hey, it’s research for your next article!
3. Your Family Thinks You’ve Lost Your Marbles
Your family and friends stare at you in bewilderment as you laugh maniacally while typing…
