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    </div><p id="ccdb">How To Get What You Want In Life. <a href="undefined">Aida Baida Gil</a></p><div id="ee78" class="link-block">
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            <h2>How To Get What You Want In Life.</h2>
            <div><h3>Two insights you need to understand.</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="2616">When Life Talks to a Homeless <a href="undefined">Ali Alzahrani, M.Sc., Editor</a></p><div id="ae6a" class="link-block">
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            <h2>When Life Talks to a Homeless</h2>
            <div><h3>A dialogue that reflects the raw essence of the whole existence</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="3c41">Inspired by Success: How I’m Building My Dream Life with Substack &amp; ConvertKit <a href="undefined">Alina Pitt</a></p><div id="f742" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Inspired by Success: How I’m Building My Dream Life with Substack &amp; ConvertKit</h2>
            <div><h3>From Failures to Freedom</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="f9be">Find Heart Sun Rays <a href="undefined">Amy Christie</a></p><div id="bc47" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Find Heart Sun Rays</h2>
            <div><h3>On a trail of laughter</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="f3ab">10 Tips for Writing a Compelling Story <a href="undefined">Andrea Feccomandi</a></p><div id="6670" class="link-block">
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            <h2>10 Tips for Writing a Compelling Story</h2>
            <div><h3>An irresistible story captures and holds the reader’s attention, evokes emotions, and prompts thought.</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="fdce">2024: My Year of Learning <a href="undefined">Carerra Titus Kariuki</a></p><div id="a723" class="link-block">
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            <h2>2024: My Year of Learning</h2>
            <div><h3>Learning — My 2024 New Year’s Resolution</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="e1a9">My First Game Jam Was Stressful But Also Awesome <a href="undefined">Justin Boyette</a></p><div id="6517" class="link-block">
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            <h2>My First Game Jam Was Stressful But Also Awesome</h2>
            <div><h3>The excitement of making a video game in one month and the amazing friends I made along the way</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="e0f7">25,000 Followers on Instagram: A Milestone in My Story with DeLanie’s Fashion <a href="undefined">Anita Osasona</a></p><div id="a677" class="link-block">
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            <h2>25,000 Followers on Instagram: A Milestone in My Story with DeLanie’s Fashion</h2>
            <div><h3>And counting…</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="4ece">The Day Lincoln Pulled an Almanac Out of His Hat and Shot The Moon <a href="undefined">Mark Armstrong</a></p><div id="2e6e" class="link-block">
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            <h2>The Day Lincoln Pulled an Almanac Out of His Hat and Shot The Moon</h2>
            <div><h3>Sometimes the best defense is a weather report</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="75b6">No Disrespect — Medium — Dedicated To Medium Writers <a href="undefined">Annelise Lords</a></p><div id="4c7f" class="link-block">
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            <h2>No Disrespect— Medium — Dedicated To Medium Writers</h2>
            <div><h3>Some reinstated writers are fuming, some have left and others are thinking of leaving for good.</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="ca8f">Life Is Suffering, but It Doesn’t Have to Be <a href="undefined">Anthony Hinko</a></p><div id="3ae8" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Life Is Suffering, but It Doesn’t Have to Be</h2>
            <div><h3>Enduring life’s unfair challenges</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="c2c1">Why Your Greatest Strength Is Also Your Greatest Weakness <a href="undefined">Anthony Robert</a></p><div id="4dcd" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Why Your Greatest Strength Is Also Your Greatest Weakness</h2>
            <div><h3>Are you aware of your blind spot?</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="353e">Getting Cut From a Division 1 Athletic Program Taught Me These 3 Things <a href="undefined">Anze Fers Erzen</a></p><div id="87ae" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Getting Cut From a Division 1 Athletic Program Taught Me These 3 Things</h2>
            <div><h3>How the discontinuation of the University of Iowa’s Swim &amp; Dive program changed my life (for the better)</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="3390">70% of Men Feel This During Sex <a href="undefined">Christine</a></p><div id="1c88" class="link-block">
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            <h2>70% of Men Feel This During Sex</h2>
            <div><h3>Are you part of this estimate?</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="a524">History of Pontius Pilate <a href="undefined">Bill Petro</a></p><div id="c399" class="link-block">
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            <h2>History of Pontius Pilate</h2>
            <div><h3>His Background Before Good Friday</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="0e42">10 Vital Questions About Mass Shootings in America — Where Do You Stand? (Part 1) <a href="undefined">David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸</a></p><div id="785f" class="link-block">
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            <h2>10 Vital Questions About Mass Shootings in America — Where Do You Stand? (Part 1)</h2>
            <div><h3>President Biden should declare National Emergency to ban assault weapons in wake of Super Bowl parade tragedy…</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="4eb8">The Opening of a Window <a href="undefined">Brandon Landgraf</a></p><div id="0b00" class="link-block">
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            <h2>The Opening of a Window</h2>
            <div><h3>How to Cope with Death</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="ad37">How AI Music programs will destroy the music industry. <a href="undefined">Brian Lamacraft</a></p><div id="08b3" class="link-block">
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            <h2>How AI Music Programs Will Destroy the Music Industry</h2>
            <div><h3>Music is merging with Chat GPT and it spells disaster</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="2e39">Britetodo, the One-Stop Solution for Soloprenuers <a href="undefined">C. L. Beard</a></p><div id="82d2" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Britetodo, the One-Stop Solution for Soloprenuers</h2>
            <div><h3>Track habits, projects, and goals all in one place</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="fd0a">Tender Bonds <a href="undefined">Chinmay Kumar Choudhury</a></p><div id="c20e" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Tender Bonds</h2>
            <div><h3>The Path to Inner Peace through Parental Care</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="6bcf">Droplets Trailing Down the Mirror <a href="undefined">Cristiano Luchini</a></p><div id="1451" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Droplets Trailing Down the Mirror</h2>
            <div><h3>Infinite “doubles” of myself</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="ded0">How can you create a habit of exercising if you have not exercised for many years? <a href="undefined">Daniel Hall</a></p><div id="c809" class="link-block">
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            <h2>How can you create a habit of exercising if you have not exercised for many years?</h2>
            <div><h3>How to apply Dr. Huberman’s concepts to creating any new habit.</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="6108">Despite Genetic Predisposition to Depression, Sunlight Remains a Vital Factor for Betterment <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a></p><div id="b73a" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Despite Genetic Predisposition to Depression, Sunlight Remains a Vital Factor for Betterment</h2>
            <div><h3>I explain four critical aspects of 90 min sunlight exposure to lower the risks of depression from the growing…</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="a829">Above and Beyond <a href="undefined">Elizabeth Emerald</a></p><div id="d8b7" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Above and Beyond</h2>
            <div><h3>A heartwarming tale of customer service</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="5049">‘A Million Little Ways’: You Were Born To Make Art <a href="undefined">Eric Beaty</a></p><div id="46aa" class="link-block">
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            <h2>‘A Million Little Ways’: You Were Born To Make Art</h2>
            <div><h3>A life-changing book for polymaths everywhere</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="8955">Part 2: Going Solar <a href="undefined">Gerad Carrier</a></p><div id="a0f9" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Part 2: Going Solar</h2>
            <div><h3>Choosing a solar panel installer.</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="6c67">The Precision of Things is the Core of All Disruptive Creations in Modern Society <a href="undefined">Haoran Chen</a></p><div id="9f95" class="link-block">
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            <h2>The Precision of Things is the Core of All Disruptive Creations in Modern Society</h2>
            <div><h3>As we walk beneath the splendid, luxurious, and towering lobbies of buildings like the GE Tower, Porsche Tower, and…</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="73ac">I Didn’t Become a Baker, Fisherman or Carpenter <a href="undefined">Harry Hogg</a></p><div id="8fbf" class="link-block">
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            <h2>I Didn’t Become a Baker, Fisherman or Carpenter</h2>
            <div><h3>But I haven't wasted my life.</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="e5c4">When it Comes to YouTube <a href="undefined">Heidi Nobel</a></p><div id="7f7a" class="link-block">
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            <h2>When it Comes to YouTube</h2>
            <div><h3>I’m Still Figuring Out My Niche! (Part 1 of 2)</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="64d1">Announcement of New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Today #42 <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a></p><div id="b89a" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Announcement of New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Today #42</h2>
            <div><h3>Welcome pack and a quick acknowledgment of your acceptance to ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="76ba">Everything You Know About Reading Is Wrong <a href="undefined">Jaka Juvan</a></p><div id="b8df" class="link-block">
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            <h2>Everything You Know About Reading Is Wrong</h2>
            <div><h3>Reading only creates confusion</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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    </div><p id="0afe">A Mind That’s Open To Everything And Attached To Nothing <a href="undefined">James Boylan</a></p><div id="b846" class="link-block">
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            <h2>A Mind That’s Open To Everything And Attached To Nothing</h2>
            <div><h3>Frees me to allow The Universe to carry on without my assistance</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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r-ph-d-03f1fa5c1a0e"><b>An Interview with Matt Williams-Spooner, Ph.D.</b></a></p><p id="8980">Recently, I added several new writers. I look forward to seeing their stories in these collections soon. You can meet them from the attached post. I also added their profiles at the end of this post so you can follow them easily if you want to. I will add more writers later today. There are many applicants. <a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-28-030670f26246"><b>Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #28</b></a><b> and <a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-27-986e77b4cf61">#27</a></b></p><p id="f435">For new readers and writers, I have also joined the ranks as a Friend of Medium (FoM). From now on, stories I read from other writers will earn them four times the previous ones. Details are in the attached story. <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-took-the-plunge-and-became-a-medium-of-friend-fom-yesterday-234ec8110453"><b>I Took the Plunge and Became a Friend of Medium (FoM) Yesterday.</b></a></p><p id="c911">Dr Yildiz also wrote about it to invite our readers to become Medium Friends and support our writers. The more FoMs the merrier. <a href="https://readmedium.com/importance-and-value-of-medium-friendship-for-writers-and-readers-bb576ae0bd0a"><b>Importance and Value of Medium Friendship for Writers and Readers</b></a></p><p id="3001">But scammers spammed his beautiful story and tried to deceive our readers. Here’s his sad and important story: every writer and reader needs to understand and act cautiously. They act too realistically! <a href="https://readmedium.com/scam-and-spam-accounts-on-medium-are-as-bad-as-hate-speech-and-defamation-for-writers-6c92c5dda74b"><b>Scam and Spam Accounts on Medium Are As Bad As Hate Speech and Defamation for Writers</b></a></p><p id="567f">How to Identify Them? These fraudulent accounts typically lack followers and haven’t authored any stories themselves. They are non-members with no star or heart icons in their profile names. <a href="https://readmedium.com/urgent-notice-beware-of-fake-accounts-impersonating-influential-writers-a3371cfb3920"><b>Urgent Notice: Beware of Fake Accounts Impersonating Influential Writers</b></a></p><p id="7ed0">If you are into gaming, I also wrote about winners of 2023 for popular games. I will introduce some of those games in my forthcoming stories for game lovers. <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-winners-of-the-game-awards-2023-have-been-announced-570e58c2d7a3"><b>The Winners of The Game Awards 2023 Have Been Announced</b></a></p><p id="3744">Talking of gaming, if you plan to craft stories about these remarkable games, consider submitting them to my publication, ILLUMINATION-Gaming. I’m here to elevate your narratives, ensuring they stand out and increasing their chances of a boost. I wrote about my goals and how I can help our writers in a story titled <a href="https://readmedium.com/illumination-gaming-is-part-of-the-boost-program-now-918ba8e485c9">ILLUMINATION Gaming Is Part of the Boost Program Now</a>.</p><p id="f4ee">To inform new writers, our special publication, <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-submission-guidelines-for-illumination-curated-fbee745611f9">ILLUMINATION-Curated</a>, now is a boost nominating pub You may learn about <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-illumination-publications-support-the-boost-program-9f6d2504f243">How ILLUMINATION Publications Support the BOOST Program</a>.</p><p id="60bc">I’ve bundled up all my lists into one tidy little story. It is a treasure trove of fantastic reads waiting for you. Please consider sharing the love on your socials and dive into these gems! You won’t regret it.</p><p id="9dbb"><a href="https://readmedium.com/shareable-list-links-for-curated-collections-on-illumination-690d2ae0467a"><b>Shareable List Links for Curated Collections on ILLUMINATION</b></a></p><p id="6c13"><a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a> introduced a writing duo known as <a href="undefined">Pernoste & Dahl</a>. You will love this introduction as he reveals the mystery behind these interesting writers who writes inspiring and engaing content on Medium.</p><p id="2b3a"><a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-pernoste-and-dahl-a-writing-duo-of-a-neuroscientist-and-an-artist-baaf6904441e"><b>Meet Pernoste and Dahl: A Writing Duo of a Neuroscientist and an Artist</b></a></p><p id="cceb"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> editors introduced a great writer, <a href="undefined">Somil Gupta</a>. I hope you check his profile and explore his delicious stories. <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-somil-gupta-on-medium-5ed3573a47a8"><b>Meet Somil Gupta on Medium</b></a></p><p id="6f2e">Our team of volunteers is working through the influx of stories, aiming to review and publish each piece while welcoming new writers into our fold. It’s a labor of love that demands time and effort. Please remember that we support 27K+<b> </b>writers, as mentioned in our <a href="https://readmedium.com/monthly-updates-from-illumination-editorial-team-november-2023-d89769142b3b"><b>Monthly Updates</b></a><b>.</b></p><p id="6080">If you missed this recent interview featuring <a href="undefined">Luay Rahil</a>, here is a link for you. His stories can nicely surprise you. <a href="https://readmedium.com/an-interview-with-luay-rahil-mba-ada9dda3077c"><b>An Interview with Luay Rahil, MBA</b></a></p><p id="ed6e">For those who missed my Vocal saga, here is the link. I hope new writers don’t make the same mistake I made for 18 months. <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-i-miserably-failed-vocal-but-have-no-regrets-8797d6752df9"><b>Here’s How I Miserably Failed Vocal Media But Have No Regrets</b></a></p><p id="8faf"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION-Curators</a> compiled boosted stories in December, so you might find some fascinating stories from this collection. I also chose to publish this collection on ILLUMINATION-Curated as our readers enjoy curated collections. Here is their treasure trove: <a href="https://readmedium.com/collection-of-boosted-stories-from-illumination-curated-e9cfcb066b7f"><b>Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION-Curated</b></a></p><p id="e32d"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION-Curators</a> wrote about that exceptional story. I hope you will get a chance to read it and pay attention to your privacy. <a href="https://readmedium.com/an-exceptional-story-on-privacy-every-reader-may-find-helpful-5cb5d7271dd5"><b>An Exceptional Story on Privacy Every Reader May Find Helpful</b></a></p><blockquote id="c794"><p>Our chief editor <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a>, upgraded our publication accounts <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> and <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION-Curators</a>, as well as his tech account <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)</a>, making them <b>Friends of Medium</b>. Reading from these accounts will allow writers to earn four times more. While curating stories, we read many stories from these accounts, so it will be great for writers. Details are in his story by <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)</a>: <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-i-became-a-friend-of-medium-392d93abfd62"><b>Why I Became a Friend of Medium</b></a></p></blockquote><p id="93e9">Today, I was busy as it was the last public holiday in Australia. I helped with onboarding around <a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-32-581de798d817">100 new writers</a>, so I was able to find around <a href="https://medium.com/@IlluminationYouTubeCoordinator/list/52-look-what-aiden-found-today-c2a1e43d6209">60 great pieces and listed them</a>.</p><p id="4745">As I grappled with the hedonistic treadmill pursuing money and fame, which eventually led to burnout, Dr. Yildiz’s a story deeply resonated with me. It offers valuable insights that can shift perspectives on material possessions and money, perhaps even making it easier to integrate money effortlessly into our lives. <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-i-no-longer-chase-money-how-i-escaped-hedonic-thread-mill-to-find-true-joy-d220c69d5362"><b>Why I No Longer Chase Money & How I Escaped Hedonic Treadmill to Find True Joy</b></a></p><p id="5890">The cloning machine struck again, attempting to cast its shady duplicates <a href="https://readmedium.com/script-teaser-for-my-new-scams-spams-and-the-medium-drama-movie-131c243080a8">in my blockbuster movie</a>. But let me clarify — even if they get down on their knees and beg, these scammers won’t be snagging a role in my soon-to-be award-winning cinematic masterpiece. <a href="https://readmedium.com/yay-i-was-cloned-again-but-i-know-the-scammer-will-kick-the-bucket-soon-74caecfc5b6e"><b>Yay, I Was Cloned Again but I Know the Scammer Will Kick the Bucket Soon.</b></a></p><p id="1b68">I learned that scammers targeted Mike’s beautiful curated collections again <a href="https://readmedium.com/frustration-now-my-account-was-duplicated-4th-times-in-a-week-073c9893c913">after 5th time</a> spamming all the readers pretending to be him. But this time, they used <b>sophisticated methods</b> that Mike revealed in a <a href="https://readmedium.com/battling-scams-my-heartfelt-struggle-against-5-medium-attacks-in-a-week-unveiling-their-latest-b498b836ef50">masterpiece</a>. I think those scammers have no clue that Mike is a seasoned professional and will not allow them to win. That dubious writing club might kick the bucket soon. <a href="https://readmedium.com/battling-scams-my-heartfelt-struggle-against-5-medium-attacks-in-a-week-unveiling-their-latest-b498b836ef50"><b>Battling Scams: My Heartfelt Struggle Against 5 Medium Attacks in a Week, Unveiling Their Latest Tricks</b></a></p><p id="a4dd">One of our consulting editors, <a href="undefined">David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸</a>, wrote an interesting story about the critically important reasons why Medium should be more transparent with users about these phishing scams. <a href="https://readmedium.com/3-reasons-why-medium-should-be-transparent-about-cyber-breaches-9a329ca2f111"><b>Why Medium Should Be Transparent about Clone Phishing Attacks</b></a><b>.</b></p><p id="815d">During our conversations, I gained a deeper understanding of Dr Yildiz’s challenges, and I hope those who sometimes take our volunteer service for granted read this story. Running these Medium publications is no walk in the park. I believe that it’s not all roses and rainbows in the editorial team.</p><p id="0783"><a href="https://readmedium.com/a-rollercoaster-of-my-saturday-challenges-surprises-and-joyful-insights-4888e5aa182a"><b>A Rollercoaster of My Saturday: Challenges, Surprises, and Joyful Insights</b></a></p><p id="07ce">As I curated these gems, I encountered numerous <a href="https://readmedium.com/aha-mastery-6-practical-steps-for-unleashing-creativity-and-boosting-efficiency-d86ad58b4281">“aha” moments </a>— some inducing fits of laughter, others coaxing tears, all painting my journey with vivid emotions. I’m excited to pass on these emotional roller coasters to you, hoping they’ll add a sprinkle of joy or even a smidgen of uncontrollable giggles to your day. Enjoy the ride.</p><p id="d6ff"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> editors created <a href="https://readmedium.com/community-announcement-concerns-for-growing-spam-and-scam-accounts-on-medium-6ca4dafb8655">an important bulletin</a> for increasing spam, scam, and bot accounts, contaminating the platform and causing grief to writers and readers. Please be careful as I was cloned and felt bad about it.</p><p id="6eb0">I read an interesting story from Dr Yildiz related to Mike’s story and<a href="https://readmedium.com/look-what-medium-algo-is-busy-to-serve-millions-of-readers-on-the-topic-pages-0c51d9c81c6d"> his findings from the spammy topics pages</a>.</p><p id="8d70"><a href="https://readmedium.com/do-you-know-why-i-didnt-write-a-science-and-health-article-today-04807dafa717"><b>The Reason I Didn’t Publish a Science and Health Article on Medium Today</b></a></p><p id="9e13">Those who missed <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-i-miserably-failed-vocal-but-have-no-regrets-8797d6752df9">my Vocal saga can read it from this link</a>. But I highly recommend the story of Dr Yildiz as it is concerning for new writers like me trying to make Medium our home.</p><div id="296c" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-why-i-started-to-write-for-newsbreak-again-in-2024-f79b160bc1fb"> <div> <div> <h2>Here’s Why I Started to Write for NewsBreak Again in 2024</h2> <div><h3>Reaching out to a broad audience in a well-managed and caring platform is an attractive value for writers.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*jAb_tQPQic2jVullf7XbAg.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="0669">Our newsletter for Illumination informing of our progress and plans was released on both Medium and on Substack. I link both so you can share with your relevant audience. Sharing is a wonderful community trait. <a href="https://illumination.substack.com/p/monthly-updates-from-illumination-495">Here’s the Substack version.</a></p><div id="6e14" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/monthly-updates-from-illumination-editorial-team-january-2024-11c23d789961"> <div> <div> <h2>Monthly Updates from ILLUMINATION Editorial Team: January 2024</h2> <div><h3>Helpful information summarizing achievements and plans for writers, readers, editors, curators, and administrators</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*qwg8QM3UTp1CAQsSqcpmXg.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="5ccb"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION-Curators</a> compiled and published the collection of boosted stories from ILLUMINATION-Curated. I believe you will find amazing stories from that collection. It is a labor of love between writers, editors, nominators, and Medium curators to delight our readers.</p><div id="a174" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/collection-of-boosted-stories-from-illumination-publications-v4-1a7559da1f90"> <div> <div> <h2>Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V4</h2> <div><h3>Presenting well-crafted and impactful stories for avid readers, inspiring new writers with samples, introducing our…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*BWEx9f4tW58o5y4V_G4B8A.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="d515"><a href="https://readmedium.com/an-overview-of-my-best-month-december-2023-on-medium-580f94a3b9fd">December 2023</a> was an excellent month for me. In addition, a story near and dear to my heart got a boost. Many thanks for the comments on this story: <a href="https://readmedium.com/gaming-fun-and-humor-the-lifelines-that-rescued-me-from-social-medias-grip-on-my-life-234e3050469b"><b>Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life</b></a><b>.</b></p><p id="2c45">I recently self-curated <a href="https://readmedium.com/december-2024-a-collection-of-my-stories-for-easy-access-2df797c6f75b">my monthly stories</a> for my loyal readers and as a sample for fellow writers. I look forward the same success this month so I keep working hard. Please also check our strategic approach for 2024, which is aligned with Medium’s direction articulated by <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a>, our chief editor.</p><div id="ea65" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/strategic-changes-on-medium-in-2023-how-i-adapted-to-the-new-strategy-42b2e8358424"> <div> <div> <h2>Strategic Changes on Medium in 2023: How I Adapted to the New Strategy</h2> <div><h3>Insights into the unconventional approaches through my evolution as a writer, editor, boost nominator, and publisher…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*4pW4YrcxiObRXPcnVIBRDA.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="599c">He also mentioned that only 5% of his stories performed well in 2023 and other 95% hardly got any views.</p><div id="d205" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/my-top-20-best-performing-stories-5-in-2023-with-reasons-afe02842d6db"> <div> <div> <h2>My Top 20 Best Performing Stories (5%) in 2023 with Reasons</h2> <div><h3>Why do these stories gain more views, reads, and engagement, giving us clues about the platform’s strategy and…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*KdJ28C81BQ1xvyhWza10sw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7d76">Dr Yildiz also added many new writers during his holidays.</p><div id="889b" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-special-welcome-to-new-writers-on-new-years-day-from-the-chief-editor-b8274f3af6e3"> <div> <div> <h2>A Special Welcome to New Writers on New Year’s Day from the Chief Editor</h2> <div><h3>Summary of key success factors on this platform and our 2024 strategy aligning with Medium direction</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*idal9QtbZK5DBCAJ1wm_Ag.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="074c">Please find his collections with the associated lists and share them on your socials so we can bring more readers to Medium. Here are links to Mike’s collections: <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-1-cb966355b4f7">#1</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-2-439a52432a2a">#2</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-3-21ba6e3147c5">#3</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-4-93542c38c0e6">#4</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-5-33c8c06d1337">#5</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-6-c9e5602c95b7">#6</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-7-106d9de16305">#7</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-8-d0efe4d009c0">#8</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-9-8cbd99dfd49f">#9</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-10-f19a5e6652e1">#10</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-11-496085342e3d">#11</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-12-cfc249b7628d">#12</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-13-aef3a0d3d94d">#13</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-14-441af29f086c">#14</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-15-christmas-special-4f86b88be816">#15</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-16-2nd-christmas-special-48572a61423a">#16</a></p><p id="19c6">Our supportive editor, famous nutritionist, <a href="undefined">Elin Melaas</a>, created her second collection earlier. Elin also created <a href="https://readmedium.com/make-invisible-stories-visible-344801f50402">the Invisible Series</a>. <a href="https://readmedium.com/elins-chosen-illumination-stories-2-4bb831a65036"><b>Elin’s Chosen ILLUMINATION Stories — #2</b></a></p><p id="7080">And our lovely editor <a href="undefined">Surekha Chandrasekhar</a> also created a collection of her delicious pub ILLUMINATION’s Nutrition which is also our virtual kitchen. <a href="https://readmedium.com/20-curated-stories-from-illuminations-nutrition-2023-3407b7528893"><b>20 Curated Stories From Illumination’s Nutrition -2023</b></a></p><p id="2286"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> editors introduced some great writers. You may check out their profiles and explore their fabulous stories.</p><blockquote id="43bd"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-seda-anbarci-on-medium-1ee0a06267f3"><i>Meet</i></a><i> <a href="undefined"></a></i><a href="undefined">Seda Anbarcı</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-dr-emmanuel-ogamdi-on-medium-2527cc526b7f"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-jozsef-kovacs-on-medium-bea8899abbb4"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Jozsef Kovacs</a>, <a href="https://medium.com/illumination/meet-davor-katu%C5%A1i%C4%87-on-medium-f723ffd7d392"><i>Meet</i></a><i> <a href="undefined"></a></i><a href="undefined">Davor Katusic</a>. <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-thomas-allen-moon-e2f3b3ea3f39"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Thomas Allen Moon</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-sneha-bhimrao-nagre-7cea720115d9"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Sneha Nagre</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-zondra-dos-anjos-8c61f5fe17c5"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Zondra Dos Anjos</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-ani-vals-on-medium-b9f5c3265298"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Ani Vals</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-ammara-hassan-on-medium-d0f439789cf2"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Ammara Hassan</a>. <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-mr-sridhar-pai-tonse-34b7133ff1eb"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/chosen-stories-from-collection-of-jamal-springer-omni-essence-on-medium-e7d38a6cf6a4"><i>Chosen Stories from</i></a><i> <a href="undefined"></a></i><a href="undefined">Omni Essence</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/editorial-profile-of-inyah-03d80c53255c"><i>Editorial Profile of</i><b></b></a><b> <a href="undefined">InYah</a></b></p></blockquote><p id="758d">Our editors enjoy stories and nominate them for these curated collections. You may check editor profiles <a href="https://readmedium.com/collection-of-editor-bios-8ac20a02238d">in this collection.</a></p><p id="290b">I love reading writer biographies and curating them. If you write any bio story please let me know so I can add them to my collection. <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-illumination-writers-from-their-personally-penned-bios-c68708ddef3b"><b>Meet ILLUMINATION Writers from Their Personally Penned Biographies</b></a></p><p id="67c5"><a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a> reviewed an interesting book of <a href="undefined">Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi</a>. If you are a book author, you may contact Dr Yildiz as he really does great reviews. He even wrote the foreword of <a href="https://readmedium.com/an-inspiring-foreword-to-my-gaming-book-2c5fe685fb80">my gaming book</a>. Here is his great review today. <a href="https://readmedium.com/nobody-will-tell-you-this-aa268558d1a8"><b>“Nobody Will Tell You This”</b></a></p><p id="0141">As mentioned a few weeks ago, I created a Discord server for our writers to collaborate and share their story links, so you are all welcome to join. We already have great fun there. It is not as big as our Slack, but it will be one day, as Discord is a lot of fun.</p><div id="30d5" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/communicate-and-collaborate-with-writers-on-the-illumination-discord-server-33edb65194e1"> <div> <div> <h2>Communicate and Collaborate with Writers on the Illumination Discord Server</h2> <div><h3>Welcome to our new workspace in addition to Slack for those who need another cool tool</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*MJYXNJZjybN-1sSoYCq0Dg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h1 id="1ef6">Introduction to New Writers</h1><p id="e47e">Now, let’s welcome the new writers who joined us yesterday. Please explore their stories, and they resonate with you may connect with them. This is a great opportunity for writers and readers to meet. I followed most of you today but I couldn’t follow more than 150 profiles so I will continue the rest tomorrow.</p><blockquote id="a42b"><p><a href="undefined">Sebastian Rocca</a>, <a href="undefined">Tal stiller</a>, <a href="undefined">Issa Ridwan</a>, <a href="undefined">Grow & Glow</a>, <a href="undefined">S M Hasnain</a>, <a href="undefined">Ibrahim hanif</a>, <a href="undefined">Raphael Schagerl</a>, <a href="undefined">Sarah Yap</a>, <a href="undefined">Anas Aladham</a>, <a href="undefined">William</a>, <a href="undefined">Andrii Zolkin</a>, <a href="undefined">Shonebar Minjang</a>, <a href="undefined">Pretty Lady</a>, <a href="undefined">Gideon Ogan</a>, <a href="undefined">Ruth Boukhari</a>, <a href="undefined">Serena Hinton</a>, <a href="undefined">Ashitha Mantrawadi</a>, <a href="undefined">Isha Arora</a>, <a href="undefined">Deepika</a>, <a href="undefined">Sir Arunas</a>, <a href="undefined">Tom Handy</a>, <a href="undefined">Denis Sab</a>, <a href="undefined">Christyne</a>, <a href="undefined">Ignore the Rules by Patricia Thornton Ph.D.</a>, <a href="undefined">Rafe Brena, Ph.D.</a>, <a href="undefined">Sophie — The Blue Maiden</a>, <a href="undefined">Dabi JT</a>, — <a href="undefined">Jaya Prada Juneja</a>, <a href="undefined">Grace Njoki</a>, <a href="undefined">Depin Daily</a>, <a href="undefined">Abdullah Saifullah</a>, <a href="undefined">Yamjala Ravi Chandra Madhav</a>, <a href="undefined">Info Bites</a>, <a href="undefined">Muhammad Ahmed</a>, <a href="undefined">Alexander Debruyne</a>, <a href="undefined">AJ Jajason (Anslem)</a>,</p></blockquote><div id="7baf" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-34-3ea77d1f770b"> <div> <div> <h2>Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #34</h2> <div><h3>Welcome and a quick acknowledgment of your acceptance to ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*NGlANgiJJi97diycpdvxXA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="8ab4" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-32-581de798d817"> <div> <div> <h2>Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #32</h2> <div><h3>Welcome and a quick acknowledgment of your acceptance to ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Eszu2Wuu6we1L7i-CJ7Aew.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><blockquote id="5bec"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/a-special-welcome-to-new-writers-on-new-years-day-from-the-chief-editor-b8274f3af6e3"><b><i>A Special Welcome to New Writers on New Year’s Day from the Chief Editor</i></b></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="97a5"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/a-special-welcome-to-new-writers-on-christmas-day-from-the-chief-editor-daf141792269"><b><i>A Special Welcome to New Writers on Christmas Day from the Chief Editor</i></b></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="2906"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-28-030670f26246"><b><i>Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #28</i></b></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="f0ea"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-27-986e77b4cf61"><b><i>Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #27</i></b></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="13d3"><p>New writers, when you need help please don’t hesitate to contact me on Slack workspace or Discord server. I introduce these services below.</p></blockquote><p id="1685">I also enjoy introducing writers on YouTube. So if you are interested you may contact me on Slack or Discord.</p><div id="dcc6" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-nine-top-writers-on-youtube-f8f3d0f917e1"> <div> <div> <h2>Meet Top Writers of Medium on YouTube</h2> <div><h3>Introduction to prolific writers of Illumination Integrated Publications on Medium in YouTube videos recorded by myself</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*PLXbtLCfzZz2bcCFyXUGmw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="507f">Here is some info about Slack and Discords</h2><div id="ea72" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/an-introduction-to-illumination-slack-workspace-33e10b9e890c"> <div> <div> <h2>An Introduction to ILLUMINATION Slack Workspace</h2> <div><h3>No more solo riding: Join Slack group, collaborate with your fellow writers and enjoy the vitality of our joyful…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*pHPHURZn2Vvi7WFKTBZFOw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="351f" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/illumination-discord-video-introduction-to-beginners-f30495024184"> <div> <div> <h2>ILLUMINATION Discord: Video Introduction to Beginners</h2> <div><h3>All writers are welcome to join</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*FvrjKzTPSUzrHUVhEa-IVw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <figure id="a14d"> <div> <div> <img class="ratio" src="http://placehold.it/16x9"> <iframe class="" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FiJMvuO-IuMI%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DiJMvuO-IuMI&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FiJMvuO-IuMI%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" width="854"> </div> </div> </figure></iframe></div></div></figure><h1 id="585d">About Me</h1><p id="7737">I write articles in my field covering gaming, film-making, social media, and design. <b>I am also a YouTuber. </b>Thank you for <a href="https://medium.com/subscribe/@IlluminationYouTubeCoordinator">subscribing to my account</a> to get notifications when I post on Medium. I created <a href="https://illumination-gaming.com/">a new website</a> to share my content for free and promote stories of writers contributing to my publications on Medium. I also have <a href="https://aidenmc.substack.com/">a Substack newsletter</a>. Let’s connect on <a href="https://twitter.com/AidenTYMC">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiden-mc-001725231/">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p id="cc7c">I own two publications on Medium. One for <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-warm-invitation-to-join-illumination-gaming-publication-on-medium-bfb7e34b38d8">video gamers</a> and another for <a href="https://readmedium.com/invitation-to-write-for-illumination-videos-and-podcasts-publication-147acb7cf144">YouTubers and Podcasters</a>. I also support <a href="https://readmedium.com/master-copy-onboarding-new-writers-d20e5ad97a86">Illumination Integrated Publications</a> as a volunteer editor and participate in collaborative activities in <a href="https://readmedium.com/an-introduction-to-illumination-slack-workspace-33e10b9e890c">the Slack Workspace</a>.</p><p id="0185">Writer applications for my publications can be sent <a href="https://digitalmehmet.com/contact">via this weblink.</a> Please add your Medium ID. You may consider being a <a href="https://tinyurl.com/55msejwd"><b>Vocal+ member</b></a> to monetize your content. 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Curated Collection and Daily Updates

Look What Aiden Found Today — Episode #106

Favorite stories I read plus community-nominated pieces tailored for avid readers of ILLUMINATION Publications on Medium

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Dear avid readers and prolific writers! Welcome to my episode #106 including my favorite stories and the nominated ones from our editors and readers. Thank you for your feedback on the previous collections. I believe you will find some fresh and valuable pieces in this collection. There is something for everyone as I cover many topics when selecting the nominations.

Yesterday Dr Yildiz posted our monthly newsletter from his secondary account Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech). We also added more new writers. I introduce them at the end of this post.

Now ILLUMINATION is 4 year old. Unfortunately, I couldn’t write about it and couldn’t create a video as I used to do due to my hectic work schedule with adding new writers, publishing, curation, and boost nomination activities. But our hardworking editor Mike Broadly, DHSc wrote a humorous story in an Aussie accent. I believe you will love it.

Yesterday, we added 200+ new writers today and welcomed them in a pack. We also added more writers today and posted a new onboarding pack.

I introduced them at the end of my collection yesterday so you may start exploring their stories and engaging with them meaningfully.

I am so happy that Medium restored the account of 🥰Lanu Pitan🥰. I believe our chief, Dr Yildiz, played a role in this as he wrote a heartfelt story. If you missed his story, you can read how beautifully he wrote it, giving us a background of our beloved ILLUMINATION too.

Last week, I compiled weekly boosted stories. We had 21 new boosted stories last week that you may enjoy. I will create another one soon as several more stories got boosted. I got very busy with work, publishing, curating, and family commitments recently.

If you are interested in the boost of your stories, the attached story by Dr Yildiz is a must-read definitely.

Gamers have asked me on Discord and Slack questions about how boosting works for ILLUMINATION-Gaming. To answer their questions, I created a short video on YouTube and added it to a story with transcripts for those who can’t watch videos. I hope this piece answers the fundamental questions about boosting.

Recently, I wrote a piece about my predictions for the 2024 Academy Awards. I finally wrote a new piece about the winners. I hope you enjoy it and look forward to your comments.

As this bulk account suspension is an important matter for the community, our chief editor, Dr Yildiz, wrote a story about it. You may share your thoughts on it as he showed empathy to victims but also highlighted the challenges of Medium.

Our editor, Mike, also wrote about it from a different angle.

I will give a few quick updates for new readers.

Recently he also introduced some of my favourite writers, Matt Lillywhite, Genius Turner, Shirley Willett and David Mokotoff, MD.

Interview with Matt Lillywhite

Interview with Genius Turner

Interview With Shirley Willett

Interview with Dr David Mokotoff, MD, a Retired Cardiologist

You may check his previous interviews from this collection.

Recently, ILLUMINATION-Curators compiled all stories boosted in February. We are proud of them as we put a lot of effort into birthing them. Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V5

I also included 13 new boosted stories and linked older ones to give some flavor to our exceptional stories, mainly published on ILLUMINATION-Curated. Here is the link for interested readers and writers.

Weekly Update: Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated (18–25 Feb, 2024)

Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech) sent an update of Technology Hits publications, including some stories published in February. Technology Hits Updates — February 2024

As a boost nominator, I introduce stories of requently boosted writers. So far I did 4 and will post more as they can be helpful to new writers.

Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories — Episode #1

Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories — Episode #2

Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories : Episode #3

Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories : Episode #4

For those who missed the heartfelt and inspiring open letter by Dr Yildiz inviting many non-members to become members, I suggest you engage and share it on your socials. I hope his story reaches a broad audience so we bring more readers as our views significantly drop.

Like me Mike Broadly, DHSc loves reading these interviews and he recently compiled the ones he read. Here is the link to his beautiful collection.

As I mentioned before, every engagement and share can increase our collective chance for visibility. Please don’t underestimate the power of your engagement and shares of these stories. The goal of my collections is to increase reading times and engagement for these stories. So please choose a few pieces that are interesting to you and support these writers.

You may check out (avid reader and our senior curator) Mike’s captivating collections as an avid reader and a proud FoM contributing to the earnings of our writers.

Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #39

He also compiled boosted stories he read. I Read 100+ Boosted Stories and Here’s What I Learned

Another hardworking editor The Sturg started curated collections. Please take a look at his excellent collection. The Sturg’s Illumination Editorial Picks: First Edition. I will share his second one in the next episodes.

Recently, I updated this piece which aims to inspire writers to post their bios as our readers love them as they keep asking me more personal stories like in this collection. I look forward to reading and promoting your writer biographies. Meet ILLUMINATION Writers from Their Personally Penned Biographies

ILLUMINATION-Curators create a new collection for our Reading Club. It is full of engaging stories. ILLUMINATION Reading Club #8

Invitation to Upgrade for Friends of Medium

I hope many more avid readers upgrade their subscriptions. These avid readers have good reasons like me. If you are an avid reader and can afford to consider upgrading your subscription by taking the plunge like many early adopters whom I introduced you to in this story.

I Took the Plunge and Became a Friend of Medium (FoM) Yesterday.

Why I Became a Friend of Medium

ILLUMINATION editors interviewed Dr Yildiz on how Friends of Medium can share links on out tailored social media platforms. I tried them, and sharing these stories took only 10 minutes. I hope they bring many new readers to Medium. We all need to attract more readers to make this platform more vibrant and sustainable.

How Friends of Medium Can Amplify Important Stories Via Customized Social Media Sites

Our editors and curators also explained how we promote non-boosted stories, which are more than 99%, so I take a significant role in this process to create visibility for such stories. Thanks, everyone, for the support that keeps me trucking on this fabulous journey.

During my breaks, I wrote a few short stories around 3 minutes read about tech and gaming to remember writing. I hope you enjoy them.

Different Types of Wolves Are Finally Coming to Minecraft

‘Crackgate’ Is Here With Apple Vision Pro’s Seemingly Cracking Out of Nowhere

Default Female Skins Might Be Coming to Counter-Strike, Thanks to Open Letter From Pros

IBM Is Using AI to Protect Your SSD

Daily List for Sharing — Volume 106

I volunteered to create a list of this collection. So you can easily share this collection on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, or Quora. You can find all our sharing platforms from this story link by Dr Yildiz.

Please note that “these stories are a combination of what I enjoyed and those which nominated by volunteering editors (also writers and readers) on this platform, so the stories in this collection reflect their collective tastes. As a publication, ILLUMINATION keeps a neutral position for all published stories, and it is impossible to feature over one million published stories. But we will do our best to amplify as many great stories as possible almost daily from now on based on the availability of our volunteers.”

Here are our wonderful and nominated stories today! I believe you will find something that will satisfy your reading needs.

Chosen Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers Today

What Is the Blood-Brain Barrier? Why & How to Protect It Proactively Dr Mehmet Yildiz

New Generation Neuroscientists Asserts that the Brain Isn’t Triune But Adaptive Dr Mehmet Yildiz

Here’s How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance. Mike Broadly, DHSc

Her Son Saw Her in the Shower, and The Sky Was Falling Down Mike Broadly, DHSc

Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life Aiden (Illumination Gaming)

Open to Love Instead of Trauma by Leveraging the Power of 3 Prominent Theories Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD [one of my favourite pieces today]

Documenting Social Issues New Deal Style Matthew Bamberg

The 3 Pills I Take Daily to Stay Happy and Positive Dr. Abdel-Kader Ben-Mohamed

The Dynamic Relationship between Humans and AI Dr. Preeti Singh

Three easy steps to become more data-driven Lisa Bage

5 Nonfiction Books That Taught Me More Than My College Degree Hansel S.

Dancing In The Moonlight Daniel Lee

UP 3985 Challenger, Getting Restored. Dr John Frederick Rose

Spectacular Railroad Business Focus Made Mind-blowing Services Reality Terry Day

Manufacturing Serfs Veritas Civis

When Blind Faith Became a Necessity Rebecca Romanelli

How To Get What You Want In Life. Aida Baida Gil

When Life Talks to a Homeless Ali Alzahrani, M.Sc., Editor

Inspired by Success: How I’m Building My Dream Life with Substack & ConvertKit Alina Pitt

Find Heart Sun Rays Amy Christie

10 Tips for Writing a Compelling Story Andrea Feccomandi

2024: My Year of Learning Carerra Titus Kariuki

My First Game Jam Was Stressful But Also Awesome Justin Boyette

25,000 Followers on Instagram: A Milestone in My Story with DeLanie’s Fashion Anita Osasona

The Day Lincoln Pulled an Almanac Out of His Hat and Shot The Moon Mark Armstrong

No Disrespect — Medium — Dedicated To Medium Writers Annelise Lords

Life Is Suffering, but It Doesn’t Have to Be Anthony Hinko

Why Your Greatest Strength Is Also Your Greatest Weakness Anthony Robert

Getting Cut From a Division 1 Athletic Program Taught Me These 3 Things Anze Fers Erzen

70% of Men Feel This During Sex Christine

History of Pontius Pilate Bill Petro

10 Vital Questions About Mass Shootings in America — Where Do You Stand? (Part 1) David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸

The Opening of a Window Brandon Landgraf

How AI Music programs will destroy the music industry. Brian Lamacraft

Britetodo, the One-Stop Solution for Soloprenuers C. L. Beard

Tender Bonds Chinmay Kumar Choudhury

Droplets Trailing Down the Mirror Cristiano Luchini

How can you create a habit of exercising if you have not exercised for many years? Daniel Hall

Despite Genetic Predisposition to Depression, Sunlight Remains a Vital Factor for Betterment Dr Mehmet Yildiz

Above and Beyond Elizabeth Emerald

‘A Million Little Ways’: You Were Born To Make Art Eric Beaty

Part 2: Going Solar Gerad Carrier

The Precision of Things is the Core of All Disruptive Creations in Modern Society Haoran Chen

I Didn’t Become a Baker, Fisherman or Carpenter Harry Hogg

When it Comes to YouTube Heidi Nobel

Announcement of New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Today #42 ILLUMINATION

Everything You Know About Reading Is Wrong Jaka Juvan

A Mind That’s Open To Everything And Attached To Nothing James Boylan

Why Is It So Difficult To Delete Social Media? Jason Olofsen (The Happy Psychologist)

I Used My Medium Story for Research, What Happened Next is Unbelievable Nadeem Aftab

Why Finland is the Happiest Country According to a Psychologist Paddy Murphy

New Writers: Enhance the Chance of Boosting By Using This Checklist Dr Mehmet Yildiz

Let Fear Win — Writing About Controversial Topics Paul Neuhaus

The Silent Accelerator of Aging — Unveiling the Science Behind Our Biological Clock. Sebastian Zoellner

What No One Tells You About Being Self Employed Sergio Guardiola Herrador

What Do You Think Maturity Comes With Age or Experience? Sufyan Maan, M.Eng

A Narcissist Will Never Take Responsibility Thomas Morison

The End of Humanity Tom Kane

I’ve Been Writing Articles Here for More Than Three Years. Tser Dennis

Walmart Is Closing Stores!: Zach Breiner

Thank you for reading these beautiful stories.

Quick Updates for Highlights of Our Pubs for New Writers

Here is our onboarding pack covering everything you need to know.

ILLUMINATION-Curators introduced some recently boosted stories. I believe you will find some great stories in that collection. Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V2

By upgrading his main profile, Dr Yildiz inspired our readers to become Medium Friends. I hope many readers join this inspiring journey. Celebrating My Reading Anniversary with My Upgraded Subscription to New Medium Friendship

Boost Education:

Here is Episode 2 introducing boosted stories of Matt Williams-Spooner, Ph.D. Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories — Episode #2 and Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories — Episode #1. You can learn more about Matt’s background from this interview. An Interview with Matt Williams-Spooner, Ph.D.

Recently, I added several new writers. I look forward to seeing their stories in these collections soon. You can meet them from the attached post. I also added their profiles at the end of this post so you can follow them easily if you want to. I will add more writers later today. There are many applicants. Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #28 and #27

For new readers and writers, I have also joined the ranks as a Friend of Medium (FoM). From now on, stories I read from other writers will earn them four times the previous ones. Details are in the attached story. I Took the Plunge and Became a Friend of Medium (FoM) Yesterday.

Dr Yildiz also wrote about it to invite our readers to become Medium Friends and support our writers. The more FoMs the merrier. Importance and Value of Medium Friendship for Writers and Readers

But scammers spammed his beautiful story and tried to deceive our readers. Here’s his sad and important story: every writer and reader needs to understand and act cautiously. They act too realistically! Scam and Spam Accounts on Medium Are As Bad As Hate Speech and Defamation for Writers

How to Identify Them? These fraudulent accounts typically lack followers and haven’t authored any stories themselves. They are non-members with no star or heart icons in their profile names. Urgent Notice: Beware of Fake Accounts Impersonating Influential Writers

If you are into gaming, I also wrote about winners of 2023 for popular games. I will introduce some of those games in my forthcoming stories for game lovers. The Winners of The Game Awards 2023 Have Been Announced

Talking of gaming, if you plan to craft stories about these remarkable games, consider submitting them to my publication, ILLUMINATION-Gaming. I’m here to elevate your narratives, ensuring they stand out and increasing their chances of a boost. I wrote about my goals and how I can help our writers in a story titled ILLUMINATION Gaming Is Part of the Boost Program Now.

To inform new writers, our special publication, ILLUMINATION-Curated, now is a boost nominating pub You may learn about How ILLUMINATION Publications Support the BOOST Program.

I’ve bundled up all my lists into one tidy little story. It is a treasure trove of fantastic reads waiting for you. Please consider sharing the love on your socials and dive into these gems! You won’t regret it.

Shareable List Links for Curated Collections on ILLUMINATION

Dr Mehmet Yildiz introduced a writing duo known as Pernoste & Dahl. You will love this introduction as he reveals the mystery behind these interesting writers who writes inspiring and engaing content on Medium.

Meet Pernoste and Dahl: A Writing Duo of a Neuroscientist and an Artist

ILLUMINATION editors introduced a great writer, Somil Gupta. I hope you check his profile and explore his delicious stories. Meet Somil Gupta on Medium

Our team of volunteers is working through the influx of stories, aiming to review and publish each piece while welcoming new writers into our fold. It’s a labor of love that demands time and effort. Please remember that we support 27K+ writers, as mentioned in our Monthly Updates.

If you missed this recent interview featuring Luay Rahil, here is a link for you. His stories can nicely surprise you. An Interview with Luay Rahil, MBA

For those who missed my Vocal saga, here is the link. I hope new writers don’t make the same mistake I made for 18 months. Here’s How I Miserably Failed Vocal Media But Have No Regrets

ILLUMINATION-Curators compiled boosted stories in December, so you might find some fascinating stories from this collection. I also chose to publish this collection on ILLUMINATION-Curated as our readers enjoy curated collections. Here is their treasure trove: Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION-Curated

ILLUMINATION-Curators wrote about that exceptional story. I hope you will get a chance to read it and pay attention to your privacy. An Exceptional Story on Privacy Every Reader May Find Helpful

Our chief editor Dr Mehmet Yildiz, upgraded our publication accounts ILLUMINATION and ILLUMINATION-Curators, as well as his tech account Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech), making them Friends of Medium. Reading from these accounts will allow writers to earn four times more. While curating stories, we read many stories from these accounts, so it will be great for writers. Details are in his story by Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech): Why I Became a Friend of Medium

Today, I was busy as it was the last public holiday in Australia. I helped with onboarding around 100 new writers, so I was able to find around 60 great pieces and listed them.

As I grappled with the hedonistic treadmill pursuing money and fame, which eventually led to burnout, Dr. Yildiz’s a story deeply resonated with me. It offers valuable insights that can shift perspectives on material possessions and money, perhaps even making it easier to integrate money effortlessly into our lives. Why I No Longer Chase Money & How I Escaped Hedonic Treadmill to Find True Joy

The cloning machine struck again, attempting to cast its shady duplicates in my blockbuster movie. But let me clarify — even if they get down on their knees and beg, these scammers won’t be snagging a role in my soon-to-be award-winning cinematic masterpiece. Yay, I Was Cloned Again but I Know the Scammer Will Kick the Bucket Soon.

I learned that scammers targeted Mike’s beautiful curated collections again after 5th time spamming all the readers pretending to be him. But this time, they used sophisticated methods that Mike revealed in a masterpiece. I think those scammers have no clue that Mike is a seasoned professional and will not allow them to win. That dubious writing club might kick the bucket soon. Battling Scams: My Heartfelt Struggle Against 5 Medium Attacks in a Week, Unveiling Their Latest Tricks

One of our consulting editors, David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸, wrote an interesting story about the critically important reasons why Medium should be more transparent with users about these phishing scams. Why Medium Should Be Transparent about Clone Phishing Attacks.

During our conversations, I gained a deeper understanding of Dr Yildiz’s challenges, and I hope those who sometimes take our volunteer service for granted read this story. Running these Medium publications is no walk in the park. I believe that it’s not all roses and rainbows in the editorial team.

A Rollercoaster of My Saturday: Challenges, Surprises, and Joyful Insights

As I curated these gems, I encountered numerous “aha” moments — some inducing fits of laughter, others coaxing tears, all painting my journey with vivid emotions. I’m excited to pass on these emotional roller coasters to you, hoping they’ll add a sprinkle of joy or even a smidgen of uncontrollable giggles to your day. Enjoy the ride.

ILLUMINATION editors created an important bulletin for increasing spam, scam, and bot accounts, contaminating the platform and causing grief to writers and readers. Please be careful as I was cloned and felt bad about it.

I read an interesting story from Dr Yildiz related to Mike’s story and his findings from the spammy topics pages.

The Reason I Didn’t Publish a Science and Health Article on Medium Today

Those who missed my Vocal saga can read it from this link. But I highly recommend the story of Dr Yildiz as it is concerning for new writers like me trying to make Medium our home.

Our newsletter for Illumination informing of our progress and plans was released on both Medium and on Substack. I link both so you can share with your relevant audience. Sharing is a wonderful community trait. Here’s the Substack version.

ILLUMINATION-Curators compiled and published the collection of boosted stories from ILLUMINATION-Curated. I believe you will find amazing stories from that collection. It is a labor of love between writers, editors, nominators, and Medium curators to delight our readers.

December 2023 was an excellent month for me. In addition, a story near and dear to my heart got a boost. Many thanks for the comments on this story: Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life.

I recently self-curated my monthly stories for my loyal readers and as a sample for fellow writers. I look forward the same success this month so I keep working hard. Please also check our strategic approach for 2024, which is aligned with Medium’s direction articulated by Dr Mehmet Yildiz, our chief editor.

He also mentioned that only 5% of his stories performed well in 2023 and other 95% hardly got any views.

Dr Yildiz also added many new writers during his holidays.

Please find his collections with the associated lists and share them on your socials so we can bring more readers to Medium. Here are links to Mike’s collections: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16

Our supportive editor, famous nutritionist, Elin Melaas, created her second collection earlier. Elin also created the Invisible Series. Elin’s Chosen ILLUMINATION Stories — #2

And our lovely editor Surekha Chandrasekhar also created a collection of her delicious pub ILLUMINATION’s Nutrition which is also our virtual kitchen. 20 Curated Stories From Illumination’s Nutrition -2023

ILLUMINATION editors introduced some great writers. You may check out their profiles and explore their fabulous stories.

Meet Seda Anbarcı, Meet Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi, Meet Jozsef Kovacs, Meet Davor Katusic. Meet Thomas Allen Moon, Meet Sneha Nagre, Meet Zondra Dos Anjos, Meet Ani Vals Meet Ammara Hassan. Meet Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups Chosen Stories from Omni Essence, Editorial Profile of InYah

Our editors enjoy stories and nominate them for these curated collections. You may check editor profiles in this collection.

I love reading writer biographies and curating them. If you write any bio story please let me know so I can add them to my collection. Meet ILLUMINATION Writers from Their Personally Penned Biographies

Dr Mehmet Yildiz reviewed an interesting book of Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi. If you are a book author, you may contact Dr Yildiz as he really does great reviews. He even wrote the foreword of my gaming book. Here is his great review today. “Nobody Will Tell You This”

As mentioned a few weeks ago, I created a Discord server for our writers to collaborate and share their story links, so you are all welcome to join. We already have great fun there. It is not as big as our Slack, but it will be one day, as Discord is a lot of fun.

Introduction to New Writers

Now, let’s welcome the new writers who joined us yesterday. Please explore their stories, and they resonate with you may connect with them. This is a great opportunity for writers and readers to meet. I followed most of you today but I couldn’t follow more than 150 profiles so I will continue the rest tomorrow.

Sebastian Rocca, Tal stiller, Issa Ridwan, Grow & Glow, S M Hasnain, Ibrahim hanif, Raphael Schagerl, Sarah Yap, Anas Aladham, William, Andrii Zolkin, Shonebar Minjang, Pretty Lady, Gideon Ogan, Ruth Boukhari, Serena Hinton, Ashitha Mantrawadi, Isha Arora, Deepika, Sir Arunas, Tom Handy, Denis Sab, Christyne, Ignore the Rules by Patricia Thornton Ph.D., Rafe Brena, Ph.D., Sophie — The Blue Maiden, Dabi JT, — Jaya Prada Juneja, Grace Njoki, Depin Daily, Abdullah Saifullah, Yamjala Ravi Chandra Madhav, Info Bites, Muhammad Ahmed, Alexander Debruyne, AJ Jajason (Anslem),

A Special Welcome to New Writers on New Year’s Day from the Chief Editor

A Special Welcome to New Writers on Christmas Day from the Chief Editor

Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #28

Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #27

New writers, when you need help please don’t hesitate to contact me on Slack workspace or Discord server. I introduce these services below.

I also enjoy introducing writers on YouTube. So if you are interested you may contact me on Slack or Discord.

Here is some info about Slack and Discords

About Me

I write articles in my field covering gaming, film-making, social media, and design. I am also a YouTuber. Thank you for subscribing to my account to get notifications when I post on Medium. I created a new website to share my content for free and promote stories of writers contributing to my publications on Medium. I also have a Substack newsletter. Let’s connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.

I own two publications on Medium. One for video gamers and another for YouTubers and Podcasters. I also support Illumination Integrated Publications as a volunteer editor and participate in collaborative activities in the Slack Workspace.

Writer applications for my publications can be sent via this weblink. Please add your Medium ID. You may consider being a Vocal+ member to monetize your content. I also enjoy email marketing using Cliqly, which is my affiliate link.

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