Hey Algorithm, Go F*ck Yourself

How to be okay if your stats are in the shitter

We’ve all done it. We’ve poured our hearts out into pieces. Done research, drove ourselves nuts over the right phrasing, adjectives, etc.

And then — views are shit. It seems views are down all around, but admittedly my sample size of writers is relatively small. Or maybe I’m shit. That’s probably it. Yeah.

But shitty stats can be a good thing. Because now, you’re free do write what you want to write. Frankly, fuck it — let’s write.

Of course, I could be completely wrong, and likely am, because that’s usually the case. How about we take a walk.

I’ve made some very good friends here over the last several months. Writers I would actually call friends. Not just digital friends — actual friends. One common thread I hear is that our earnings and views and reads on Medium are shit.

It’s so easy to get caught up in the rat race and care, but we shouldn’t. Because we’ve made friends and have learned to write. Even if your stats haven’t improved in months, I guarantee you’re a better writer than when you started.

Why are you here? Seriously. Answer the question honestly. Did you really think you could maybe make some decent money and quit your day job? It’s not likely…