10 Fans Earned Me 1 Cent — You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me!

30 seconds > 50 claps?

Disclaimer: Brace yourself for my weekly rant session!

One of my stories earned 10 fans at lightning speed. It felt like a record of sorts. I couldn’t help but wonder if this might be a new record for Medium itself!

I was happy that readers appreciated my efforts, but when I checked my stats, I was met with a humble reality. The thunderous deafening applause from those fans, who probably are still in awe of my story translated into a whopping $0.01 in earnings!

My dreams of becoming a Medium star crashed like a house of cards.

In the grand tradition of the positivity gurus who tirelessly advocate the art of maintaining a positive outlook, I too am accepting this critical acclaim while forgetting about the financial rewards.