Thanks for pointing out Henry. Appreciate it. I was also surprised that a post like the one you’re referring to got that much attention. Why did it end up on top? I have no clue. I write all sorts of different types of posts. Apparently this one was more popular than my other posts. Was it better? No, not at all. But it was more popular. And popular doesn’t always mean quality. Unfortunately. I would have loved to see dozens of other posts of the 250+ posts I published on Medium up there. But that’s the only one people saw. And not the other 250 articles I wrote. I’ve also pointed out many times in the past that it’s pretty much useless to read (most) blogs. Including mine. The only thing that helps is to go out there and to do shit. And nothing else. Period. And yes, I’m against using Medium as primary blog if someone wants to start a blog from scratch. As secondary, third or fourth distribution channel on top of your own blog? Sure, why not..
Summary
The author acknowledges the unexpected popularity of one particular post over the other 250+ articles they have written on Medium, despite not considering it their best work, and reflects on the unpredictability of content virality.
Abstract
The author, responding to a comment by Henry, expresses surprise at the disproportionate attention one of their Medium posts received compared to their other writings. They admit that while this post was not necessarily better in quality, it achieved greater popularity. Citing previous discussions, the author emphasizes the general futility of reading blogs, including their own, and stresses the importance of taking action rather than just consuming content. They also express a preference for not using Medium as a primary platform for blogging, suggesting it can be considered as an additional channel to complement an existing blog.
Opinions
- The author believes that popularity does not equate to quality, especially in the context of their own viral Medium post.
- Reading blogs is considered largely unhelpful; the author advocates for practical action over passive consumption of content.
- The author is critical of using Medium as the sole platform for blogging, recommending it only as a supplementary outlet for content distribution.