Look What Aiden Found Today — Episode #25

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

Yesterday I talked about my thinking about my recent 4-cent victory, I did a small experiment to try the power of Medium Friendship. After asking six Medium friendship members to read my full story about Counter-Strike (which the Medium algorithm seems to dislike), the earnings increased by 825%. From 4 to 37 cents — The Epic Tale of Medium Friendship Power

Today, I am jumping again. You may wonder why.

Uncle Google gave my story the limelight, so I’m predicting a viral blast in the new year. Though it wasn’t a friend link, so I’m not betting on a mansion. Just hoping for enough views to keep my sanity intact and my pen scribbling!

If you are into South Park there’s a new version of the South Park game on the horizon! All the juicy details are in my latest story. Don’t miss out on the scoop. Here is The Next South Park Game Now Has a Release Date

And finally, I wrote a new juicy gaming story for lovers of Overwatch 2.

That’s a wrap for my personal daily updates!

The most important news is that ILLUMINATION interviewed Dr Mehmet Yildiz about how to share Friends of Medium links on social media to bring more views, reads, claps, and, of course, money from external readers. It is a must-read interview for writers and readers.

Talking about sharing…

Daily List for Sharing — Volume 24

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.

Let’s all engage in this list and at least tweet it so that more readers can find these stories. It is the purpose of these curated lists. We appreciate your wonderful support for these writers who pour their hearts and souls into these stories to delight you. Here are the nominated stories from avid readers today.

Now, onto the less thrilling but oh-so-crucial bits that writers and even some readers will find essential. You can skip this part if you are a regular follower of my curated list. I wrote this part for newcomers.

Quick Updates for Highlights of Our Pubs

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:

I’ve launched a new series to help writers hit the literary stratosphere. Dr. Yildiz got the grand opening gig because I’ve got the scoop on his stellar stories. Now that I’m peeking behind the scenes as an editor and boost nominator, I’m trying to put as many writers in the spotlight as possible. Your thoughts on the story would be cosmic — let’s team up and make these tales shine like stars! I will do it for every boosted writer as soon as I get a chance. 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

They did the same thing to me. For those who missed the excitement, two days ago, I was happy the scary scam account that emulated my profile and tried to deceive my readers was removed. Those who missed the drama can read it from this link. Breaking News: My Clone Kicked the Bucket, and I’m Gleefully Celebrating It🎉

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 25K+ 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

Our senior editor Mike Broadly, DHSc joined the curation team and created new collections from his favorite stories that you may adore. He has amazing taste as an avid reader and has already created seven collections in such a short time. I loved his new collection earlier today.

Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #17 Mike Broadly, DHSc

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.

Chosen Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers Today

As we mentioned before, “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.

Understanding the Nuances of 4 Types of Obesity Dr Mehmet Yildiz

How I Learned to Meditate and What I Get From It After 40 Years Lapse Martin D. Hirsch

Brutal Fact: No Writing, No Audience Mike Broadly — Healthier Lifestyle

Opening to Non-Ordinary Realms Rebecca Romanelli

Is The Current Time Milder Than The Historical Times Of The Past? Christina Sponias

This Is The Real Reason You Procrastinate (No, It’s Not A Lack of Motivation) Jari Roomer

Religious Diversity at Work Deborah Levine - Futurist

I Am A Boomer, but I Failed the Boomer Test Toni Crowe

Why I Love Working for a “Supposed” Dead Tech Giant Aaron M. Kippins

Die Like A Hero Going Home Donn K. Harris [Boosted by my nomination today] Congratulations Donn, on writing this exceptional story, which our readers will adore.

Today I Turn 36 Years Old — Here Are 36 Life Lessons I’ve Learned Tim Denning

Do This to Anchor Yourself in the Present Moment David Gerken

Chapter 12: Sacrificial Lambs, Pt. 1 of 4 writingelk

5 Questions You Can Use to Help Figure Out What You Really Want From Life Ayodeji Awosika

3 Surprising Lessons I Learned From Making $10,000 in a Single Month on Medium Sinem Günel

Times Change From Good Old Stiff Neck Ties To modern Gorpcore Dr. Preeti Singh

10 Benefits of Being a Highly Sensitive Person Kristie Leong M.D.

Have You Reached A Writing Milestone Lately? Dr. Deborah M. Vereen

A Russian Pub Owner, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the Beauty of an Open Society Douglas Giles, PhD

Want to Help Ukrainian Refugees? Roger A. Reid, Ph.D.

Hierarchy over Innovation for Shakespeare Ellen Clardy, PhD

Inertia Qadir Abdus-Sabur, Ph.D.

The Splendour of Dancing Photons Tara Desai PhD

The Wabi-Sabi Method to a Better Self Dr Michael Heng

Stop the Screen Wars: How to Make Screen Transitions a Little Less Painful Dr. Cort Dorn-Medeiros

Exploring Thoughts. Dr. John’s Poetry Dr John Frederick Rose

Why Would A Black Woman Want To Get Paid For Her Work Like White People Are? Rebecca Stevens A.

Use Your Best Asset That No One Can Destroy Tom Handy

Explore An Expanding Multiverse During Daily Routines Lori Brown

So Far, My $25 Investment in Five Months Has Taught Me More Than I’d Hoped! Darcy H.

6 Things Help Me Keep My Sanity and Zest After My 70s Mike Broadly — Healthier Lifestyle

Me Vs. Misty Copeland Ruby Noir 😈

“A Strategic Defeat” Veritas Civis

Will Congress Succumb to Myopia Again This Session? John Worthington

The Truth About Marie Curie’s Life & Death Stephen Dalton

Fragility of Life John

To the Losers *LEWWWWWWWWZURRR* *Spongebob Cue* Ahmed Bari | Enthusiast of Psychology and God

One Simple Reason Why My Husband and I Won’t Raise Our Daughter in the U.S. Anastasia Frugaard

Technology And Active Euthanasia: What Do We Need To Know!? Dr. ADAM TABRIZ

Will Real Love Always be Second to the Extremely Intoxicating Love Bomb Trap? Melissa Kalt, MD

Escape the Tyranny of Mistaken Ideas Mark Sanford, Ph.D.

Parasites — The Only Way To Get Rid Of Them Alina Pitt

You Need Some Serious Self-Talk About Your New Year’s Resolution ArtisKev N.

What’s Your Story? Cedric Johnson, PhD

Why I Can’t Let Go of My Monthly Artisan Cheese Delivery Ava

The Biological and Environmental Factors That Regulate Our Will: Being Aware of The Effects of Our… Blues & Blues Rock

The Unseen Impact of Pharmaceuticals in Our Water Chloe

Echos Of Indifference Daphsam

1 Life Lesson From Saying Goodbye To Loved Ones This Year Darren Matthews

Why Saving Money Feels Pointless David Hayns

Two Unusual Life Lessons That Will Free You From Your Mind and Heart Prison This 2024 Dennis D

Blind Them to My Pain Author, D. Denise Dianaty

Memories Holiday diana swezy

For Stella Enes Cevik

The Pace of Change in the World Today is Unprecedented. Gaurav smirth

Helping Your Friends With the Big C George “Ace” Acevedo

Summer buzz in Brienz Jayla Paul

Travel through Past, Present and Future Jaysankar D Talukdar

Amazon Prime Video to Introduce Ads: What You Need to Know Jimmy Blakemore

How To Make Skeletons. Jo Ann Harris, Writer of Daily Musings

Are Psychic Premonitions Real? Jodie Helm http//www.asktheangels222.com

Has Alcohol Played a Key Role in Human Evolution? Say Cheers to Being More Creative! John B. Dutton

New Year’s Eve Is Fast Approaching John Whye

9 little behaviors that make people respect you more Kashi Writes

What You Should Do With the First Thousand Dollars You Earn Lawson Wallace

What Is The Bubble Effect And Our Mind Lena Hadi

Top 3 Best Resources with Free Courses Leonid Hass 👨‍🎨

Playing Games, Is He? Lika Maximovic

The Power of Acknowledging Mistakes Mahnoor shafiq

Wrapped in Wonder: The Joy of Gifting Beyond Needs Midnight Young

Nothing Left to Prove Misty Rae

82 Life Lessons My Grandfather Told Me Before He Died (I Could Never Forget) MRCOLLINSFX

Islam is not defined by a piece of land Muhammad Fakharuddin

I am Changing Myself In 2024 Neil Shah

3 Reasons Why Self-improvement Gurus Are Obsessed with Stoicism Nikola Ojdanić, Ph.M.

A Great Stimulation For Our Minds Raveen

Want to Know The Key to Good Advice? Rima Eneva

Hammurabi & My Crisis of Faith Ruchama King Feuerman

How the Drive to Survive and Thrive Creates a Healthier Environment Sage Green

Healing the inner child Seb Writes

23 things to be grateful for as 2023 ends Sonali Yadav

Don’t Try To Turn Lead Into Gold Svyatoslav Biryulin

Living in the age of acceleration: what a time Tarek Rakhiess

The Life Lessons Competitive Street Fighter Taught Me. Taylor Garcia

Your Eyes Are Playing Tricks on You Teisha LeShea

Bruce Lee’s Principles: An Ultimate Guide to Life Tony U. Francisco

Hidden Messages of Body Postures in Public Speaking Ugur Akinci

The Joys and Benefits of Gardening Velvetstar64

The year 2023 turns to the year 2024 Vuyo Ngcakani

Reverse Engineer Your Writing Career | Will Anthony Will Anthony

How Often Do I Use Spirituality In A Day James Boylan

How to Get Your Work Published in Magazines Yana Hempler

Navigating the Narcissistic Maze: 7 Signs You Need to Know Zion

What’s the Point of Writing Online If Writers’ Content Freely Served Via AI Tools Dr Mehmet Yildiz

BMW Brings a Head-Up for Bikers With Their Own Smart Glasses Aiden (Illumination Gaming)

How Many “Countless White Crosses” Must “Stand Mute In The Sand” Before We Embrace Peace? Paul Myers MBA

You Are Not a Loser; Your Team is Dwayne Adderley, MBA www.dwayneadderley.com

3 Things Happened After Turning Off My Smartphone for 24h Sufyan Maan, M.Eng

Meet Sufyan Maan

Meet Arlo Hennings, PhD introduced by ILLUMINATION

I started a Fiverr side hustle 6 months ago — Here’s what happened Jenn Leach

Wasting Time David Todd McCarty

Top 3 Reasons Why CEOs Should Fire Monster Managers ASAP! (Part 2) David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸

10 Essential Life Lessons from Daniel Pink Daniella Mini

American Authors In Exile — Morning Papers IV Joanie Adams - Sightseer; Conjurer Of Words

How I Keep From Falling for Fake Images And Fake News Henry India Holden💖

Deep Within Agnes Laurens

My War of Art: 100 Days of Writing Alex Philippe

Kids Are Still Horror Neglected Alicia Domínguez

Five Things I Learnt Freelancing for the Client from Hell Ange Dim

Into The Earth Anna Post

How To Beat Procrastination Ashley Tavares

Top 5 of my most viewed articles Bogdan Mtn

Hawaii’s Olympian Duke Kahanamoku Cathy Coombs

How To Understand Spirit Without All The Baggage Chad Gates

You Are My Roller Coaster Ride Chasing Dreams

I May Have Ruined Medium Don Martin, real-life writer

The New American Worker E. Katherine Kottaras

How to Achieve a Free University Education in Just About Any Field Angela Randall

Hand-Picked Articles #62 Technology Hits

The secret to not failing in a client-based business Ben Guttmann

3 Techniques to Use to Quickly Fall Asleep with Ease Angela Choi

Love That Lasts Over Time is Built Bogdan Mtn

Bruce Willis and My Daughter Have Aphasia Brenda Mahler

Where Will Future Jobs Come From? Brian Lamacraft

My Australian Son and Wife Gave Me Anguish in Singapore Dr Mehmet Yildiz

Letter To Self I Think It Is Time To Quit Chasing Dreams

Nobody Reads Advertising Clive Wilson

Eagles Fly Alone DearLove

I Was A Real Estate Agent For Six Months Before I Couldn’t Afford It Don Sabado

Whoever Would Have Guessed? Elizabeth Emerald

Why You Need Creativity to Survive and Thrive in the 2020s Fahri Karakas

How to Ensure Your Knowledge Goes Nowhere Ephraim Champion

Is This The Book For Men? Filip Cabra Makowski

I Wrote A Story On Ukraine & Russia Gabby Gabs

The Four Types of Love That Will Conquer Our Lifes According to the Greeks Gaby Spadaro

Doubt refines Faith Gerad Carrier

Depression can isolate you from your friends and family Geri Spieler

Working With Humans Can’t Always Be Harmonious K. Joseph

Supremacist Court Harper Elliott

A Leadership Short — A Talent Mindset Greg Sweeney

Putin, Lincoln, and the Churchill’s at Number 10 Harry Hogg

Money Is Not the Root of All Evil and It Certainly Won’t Make You Happy Henry Corrigan

Opening your Mind Harry Stefanakis

Is It a Crime to Be At War? Janet Meisel

2 Life *Changing* Lessons You Shouldn’t Expect Your School to Be Teaching You Israrkhan

Writer’s Block Blues Jennifer MacDonald

10 Lazy Girl Ways to Lose Weight at Home Jessey Anthony

Questions to Ask Fake US Army Veterans Joshua J. Lyon, BSQP

How the Banff Mountain Film Festival Began Jillian Amatt

Of All the Strategies I Tried to Repeat Virality, One Set of Things Worked Julius Evans

Can I Still Be Gay If I’m Not Liberal? Keith Michael

3 Things Every Man Must Avoid!!! Justin Stinnett

Shattered Pieces Remain Kira Dawn

5 Simple And Easy Ways We Positively Impact Climate Change KL Simmons

5 Ways Turmeric Can Improve Your Health Lanu Pitan

It’s Burnout, Not Writer’s Block — Part 1 Libby Mitchell

Stay Motivated and Accomplish Tasks With Joy in 3 Easy Steps Dr Mehmet Yildiz

Is Coffee Can Investing Your Cup of Coffee? Ethiraj Srinivasan

Five Things You Need to Do Now to Live to 100 Mantel Featherson

The Boomer Generation and the Planned Devastation of the American People and the Earth Markus Scorelius

You Are the Master of Yourself Marsha Hamby Savage

Everything Important in Life Comes With a Gorilla Michael Holford

Writers and Dandelion Wishes MicheletheTrainer

5 Life Lessons I Learned From My Badass 88-Year-Old Grandmother Michael Lim

The Dog, Man’s Best Friend Nedelcu Alina

Are You Staying Small In Order To Feel Safe? Nanna

Facebook Marketing Rules, Regulations & Ethical Principles To Increase Exposure Nora

3 Investing Strategies I Use on Robinhood Noah Nelson

France Is Angry at “Freedom Of Speech!” Nour Alhakk

Finally Grateful for G-d paulmartincurry

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