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Summary

The article "Distributed: My Submission To Synergy" discusses the author's experience with having their story about stress in children and the need for therapy curated by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz's publication, Synergy, and the joy of being recognized despite the story not yet reaching a wide audience.

Abstract

The author shares their journey of writing a piece on the prevalence of stress, even among children, and the importance of therapy. The story, initially part of a larger article, was selected by the curators of Synergy, a publication by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz. The author enhanced the piece with a compelling quote from Robert Redford's character in "Lions for Lambs" to capture the reader's attention. Despite the story's limited readership and lack of financial return thus far, the author expresses profound happiness at the recognition from the curators, likening it to receiving a Michelin star before anyone has tasted the meal.

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  • The author believes in the significance of addressing stress in children and the universal need for therapy.
  • They value the power of a strong opening, choosing a quote from a film to engage readers immediately.
  • The author is pleased with the swift curation by Synergy and views it as a prestigious accomplishment.
  • The recognition by curators is highly valued by the author, even without widespread readership or financial success at the time of writing.
  • The author draws an analogy between the curation of their article and a chef receiving a Michelin star, highlighting their satisfaction with the achievement.

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Distributed: My Submission To Synergy

The one-minute read curators found worthy

Me with my assistant(who is in green), after doffing PPE at work, at my dental clinic today. Photo courtesy author
Screen capture from author, Tooth Truth Roopa Vikesh ‘s profile, by author.

My story was spliced off from a long article about how everyone needs therapy nowadays, and how even kids are stressed.

When I read it through, I felt it needed a punchy start. I went with a quote by Robert Redford in Lions and Lambs:

Before you realise you’re an adult, you’re about a dozen decisions in.

Add Dr Mehmet Yildiz ‘s new publication, Synergy, and you have the fastest curation I never yet saw.

I accept the story has been read only by the curators so far, and hasn’t made much money, yet. Still?

I’m as happy as someone who got a Michelin star, even if nobody ate my meal yet!

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