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            <div><h3>An analysis of boosted stories written by Jozsef Kovacs to guide writers to write impactful stories for increasing the…</h3></div>
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            <h2>How I Stopped Feeling Lost And Unlocked My Inner SuperHero</h2>
            <div><h3>Start Today And Watch Your World Transform Too</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>My Portable 24/7 Fitness and Life Coach</h2>
            <div><h3>How I stay in good shape all year round with a little helper</h3></div>
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            <h2>America’s Oldest Ghost Story: The Bell Witch</h2>
            <div><h3>An Account Of The Bell Family’s Plight And How Their Curse Lived On To This Day</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>Every Closed Door Leads The Way</h2>
            <div><h3>To a new beginning</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>Have You Ever Tried Pig’s Feet? Well, My Uncle and Dad have …🐽</h2>
            <div><h3>Have you ever tried pig’s feet? My Uncle and Dad have, matter of fact, Pig’s Feet is something they ate while they were…</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>Just Because He Cheated On You Doesn’t Mean It Has to Be Over</h2>
            <div><h3>Healing from infidelity is possible</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>How to Finely Tune Your Brain into a Content Idea Machine</h2>
            <div><h3>More isn’t always the answer</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>Weekly Haiku Roundup #007</h2>
            <div><h3>A week on growth and renewal.</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>Dear Self-Doubt, You Don’t Define Me</h2>
            <div><h3>Empowering Strategies to Rise Above Self-Doubt and Embrace Personal Power.</h3></div>
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            <h2>Behind the Curtain: The Wizard of Oz’s Political Allegory Decoded</h2>
            <div><h3>From political faux pas to flying monkeys — find out what this piece of Americana beloved by children and stoners alike…</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>3 Tips I Use To Deal With Writers Block</h2>
            <div><h3>Something Many Writers Deal With</h3></div>
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            <h2>6 Reasons Why People Are Not Buying From You</h2>
            <div><h3>– or Why Aren’t People Buying My Great Product?</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>Homeless in an MMO (Part 1)</h2>
            <div><h3>Developers: housing can make you $$$, the haters and whiners make you $0. Do it. Here’s why:</h3></div>
            <div><p>medium.com</p></div>
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            <h2>5 Mistakes That Hindered My Fitness Journey</h2>
            <div><h3>Don't make these same mistakes!</h3></div>
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            <div><h3>One of the most influential books I came across last year was “12 Rules for Life, An Antidote to Chaos” by Jordan…</h3></div>
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            <h2>The One thing On Founders’ Minds &amp; how it could Reshape the Entire Start-up Ecosystem in 2024 (and…</h2>
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            <div><h3>Being A Blessing To The World</h3></div>
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            <h2>The Tyranny of the Cheese Aisle</h2>
            <div><h3>Limiting choices is a path to equanimity and peace.</h3></div>
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            <h2>How to Deal With Stress</h2>
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            <div><h3>What a game, it just might be as good as Breath of the Wild was!</h3></div>
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            <h2>Is Your Brain Feeling Sluggish?</h2>
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Ever feel like your brain is stuck in molasses? 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I believe you will find some great stories in that collection. <a href="https://readmedium.com/collection-of-boosted-stories-from-illumination-publications-v2-de529fd5c890"><b>Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V2</b></a></p><p id="0828">By upgrading his main profile, Dr Yildiz inspired our readers to become Medium Friends. I hope many readers join this inspiring journey. <a href="https://readmedium.com/celebrating-my-reading-anniversary-with-my-upgraded-subscription-to-new-medium-friendship-835cc56122cc"><b>Celebrating My Reading Anniversary with My Upgraded Subscription to New Medium Friendship</b></a></p><h2 id="bcc9">Boost Education:</h2><p id="2008">Here is Episode 2 introducing boosted stories of <a href="undefined">Matt Williams-Spooner, Ph.D.</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/lessons-learned-from-boosted-stories-episode-2-bd358ef1a3db"><b>Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories — Episode #2</b></a><b> and <a href="https://readmedium.com/lessons-learned-from-boosted-stories-episode-1-939979afaacb">Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories — Episode #1</a>. </b>You can learn more about Matt’s background from this interview. <a href="https://readmedium.com/an-interview-with-matt-williams-spooner-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 25K+<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="a477">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="0d34" 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><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="d1da"><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="4f22"> <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&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DiJMvuO-IuMI&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FiJMvuO-IuMI%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&type=text%2Fhtml&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 <b>your Medium ID. </b>I also enjoy email marketing using <a href="https://turnkeyemailbiz.net/trialv1?c=344870"><b>Cliqly</b></a>,<b> </b>which is my affiliate link.</p><div id="0dc1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://medium.com/@IlluminationYouTubeCoordinator/subscribe"> <div> <div> <h2>Get an email whenever Aiden (Illumination Gaming) publishes.</h2> <div><h3>undefined</h3></div> <div><p>undefined</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*O5UpM0IOZIecEenD)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

Curated Collection and Daily Updates

Look What Aiden Found Today — Episode #77

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

Monthly Updates from ILLUMINATION Editorial Team: February 2024

Helpful information summarizing achievements and plans for writers, readers, editors, curators, and administrators

Interview with Martin D. Hirsch

A retired journalist and author: Imagination, Insight, Inspiration.

Interviews with Writers on Medium

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Reading the Stories of 50+ Influential Writers Via Their Captivating Interviews Inspired Me

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Weekly Update: Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated (11–18 Feb, 2024)

I also link to previously boosted pieces for new readers and aspiring writers as examples of exceptional stories

Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories : Episode #4

An analysis of boosted stories written by Jozsef Kovacs to guide writers to write impactful stories for increasing the…

AI Can Now Create Photorealistic Videos From Just a Text Prompt

Sora is OpenAI’s latest tool that works just like other text-to-image AI’s but for videos.

Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #39

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I Read 100+ Boosted Stories and Here’s What I Learned

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Sunday Update: Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated Last Week

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Meet ILLUMINATION Writers from Their Personally Penned Biographies

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ILLUMINATION Reading Club #8

Chosen stories from writers of Illumination Integrated Publications on Medium for avid readers

Invitation to Upgrade for Friends of Medium

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

Here is why in a humorous tone.

Why I Became a Friend of Medium

Giving back to the platform, which offers us many tangible and intangible benefits for writers and readers, is…

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

An interview with Dr Mehmet Yildiz introducing customized platforms to share valuable content via FoM links with a…

Daily List for Sharing — Volume 77

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Chosen Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers Today

Observation: Remarkable Effects of Phentermine in 9 Obese People in Last 6 Months

An old mood-enhancing medication brings hope as a supplementary weight management tool.

Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My First Time Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17

The significance of forging virtual connections in Minecraft gaming during periods of solitude and times of grief.

Here’s How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance.

If I can do this amazing thing in five steps in my mid-70s, anyone can do it, too.

Taurine For Healthy Longevity: Researchers Are Warming Up To The Idea

Latest science news relevant to the goal of rejuvenation

The End of the Anthropocene Approaches

Gaia’s Triumph and the Vanishing of Homo Sapiens

25 Years After Starting a First-Aid Business With a 6-Month-Old Baby, We’re Still Thriving

Consider turning your passion into a business. Here’s how I did it.

Pregnancy Requires as Much Energy as Extreme Endurance Sports

How pregnancy affects metabolism, and advice from metabolic science to support maternal health during gestation

The Most Interesting Thing About Being a Scuba Diving Instructor Happened After I Quit

I thought the best years were behind me, but I was wrong

It’s Time for Baby Boomers to Exit the Political Stage

Elections and Governing are About the Future, Not the Past

How Seeing Red Stops You Seeing Clearly

What do you do when you’re angry?

Valentine’s Day at Work: 12 Tips to Avoid Bad Romance or Worse (Part 2)

Love Contracts, online harassment, teen workers, worrisome workplaces and office dating for dummies…

How Dopamine Fasting Will Make You Enjoy Doing Meaningful and Hard Things

Three ways to boost your ability to do hard things

How Will The Colorado River React To New Rules?

Chapter One — The Upper Basin

How Relationships Help You Understand Yourself

Why you are not always like those you are around most

Time Rifts 49/ Dances in Battle

Countermeasures Ahead

The Last Swim I Had With My Sister

She swam away into the land of our ancestors, but not before we shared a moment of joy in the mighty Pacific ocean.

Death Becomes Us All

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If You Want to Hear More, Sit in Silence

Silence is power

My father told me I wasn’t special

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Heartwarming Story of Sam Kaplan’s Graduation at 72.

His 99-Year-old Mom proudly cheers on her son as he receives iis college degree in Georgia.

Who Is The God Of Love

“Love is the bridge between you and everything.” ~ Rumi