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The website content features a curated list of thought-provoking Medium articles focused on personal reflection, milestones, creativity, and introversion, shared by the author for readers' weekend reading.

Abstract

In a weekly roundup, the author shares a selection of Medium articles that resonated with them on topics ranging from personal growth and milestones to creativity and introversion. The articles include reflections on reaching fifty years of age, publishing milestones on Medium, the challenges of side hustles, and the introverted experience. The author also discusses the value of creativity and the benefits of collaborative learning, inviting readers to share their own favorite reads and writings.

Opinions

  • The author finds value in reflective articles that explore personal growth and life's journey, particularly those that consider aging and the changing dynamics of family life.
  • Publishing milestones, such as reaching 100 articles on Medium, are seen as significant achievements worth celebrating and reflecting upon.
  • There is an appreciation for the introspective questions raised by Rachel Greenberg about the suitability of one's side hustle, emphasizing the importance of self-evaluation in career choices.
  • The author, identifying as an introvert, empathizes with the challenges introverted individuals face and acknowledges the sense of normalcy found in shared experiences.
  • Creativity is highlighted as a crucial aspect of the author's life, with a particular interest in idea generation and the development of creative projects.
  • The author expresses enthusiasm for community initiatives, like Scot Butwell's story-nerds reading club, that foster shared learning and passion for storytelling.
  • An invitation is extended to readers to engage with the content by sharing their own articles or favorite reads, fostering a sense of community and mutual appreciation for quality writing.

Author reflections

Some of the Best Articles I Read This Week (#8)

My top picks from my recent Medium reading

Photo by Planet Volumes on Unsplash

Happy weekend! Once again, I want to share some of the best articles I’ve read over the last week or so on Medium. You can see my previous weekly summary here.

I’ve read a lot of great pieces of writing this week (keep ‘em coming!). Here, I’ve decided to focus on some very reflective pieces about who we are and about the journey we are on. I hope they resonate as much with you as they did with me.

First off, fifty years is not a milestone I’ve reached (quite) yet, but I loved this piece by Elise Chidley, and it made me think of how things are moving on in my own household, now that my kids are in their late teens:

A personal milestone I did reach recently was publishing my 100th Medium article, and I was therefore super interested to see that Michael M-C had reached the same point. Nice work, Michael!

Milestones are also a time to reflect. This piece by Rachel Greenberg is a very thought provoking one — could you be focusing on the wrong side hustle? I’m confident that writing is the one for me, but Rachel’s questions are good ones to ask about the day job, too!

While I’m in reflective mode, I recently chatted with several family members about how most of us are introverts (or at least towards the introvert side of things). This piece by 🌈LIFE LESSON reminds us that while it can be tough for introverts to fit in, we can learn to do so over time:

Similarly thought-provoking, Athena Milios in this very creative article invites us to consider the downsides of taking the path of least resistance:

I write a lot about creativity (see link at the end), and I thought that this piece by Jackie Olsen on idea generation was a really neat summary of how we can first generate and then develop an idea:

For me, a lot of my ideas and creative thinking feeds into my fiction. It was therefore amazing to connect with several fellow ‘story nerds’ in recent days, thanks to this initiative by Scot Butwell.

Check it out!

What have you been reading this week?

If you have written an article that you are especially proud of, feel free to let me know in the comments!

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