Maximize Your Income and Productivity with These Two Key Rules
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Understanding the Essence of Top Creators
Navigating the creator landscape can be challenging. While many struggle to earn a modest income, the most successful creators are raking in millions. They possess insights that often elude others. My analysis of numerous successful creators, both on Medium and beyond, has unveiled two foundational principles that guide their achievements.
Gamification: Turning Creation into a Game
Do you enjoy gaming? Most people do, whether it’s a casual game like Candy Crush or an immersive experience like GTA. As a child, I aspired to be a gamer; now, I find myself playing a different game—one of online writing.
Inspiration from top creators like Tim Denning, Ayodeji Awosika, Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi, and Anangsha Alammyan has fueled my ambition to pursue writing. However, there are times when I lose motivation. The solution? I gamify my writing process.
I've established personal milestones, compete against my past self, and set ambitious goals. Many successful writers subtly emphasize the importance of gamifying the creative journey to reach the top 1%. When you treat your creative endeavors like a game, you cultivate a passion for them. The thrill of the challenge becomes invigorating, and you are primed to face it head-on.
Obsession: The Fuel for Success
Obsession can manifest in two forms: healthy and unhealthy. An unhealthy obsession might lead to neglecting basic needs like food and hydration, ultimately harming your mental and physical well-being. Conversely, a healthy obsession integrates into your daily life; you contemplate your craft during meals, workouts, and even while resting.
This healthy obsession transforms how you approach creation. Initially, I would only engage with my writing when seated at my desk, accompanied by white noise. However, once I embraced a genuine obsession with online writing, my results skyrocketed.
Now, writing occupies my thoughts throughout the day—during meals, reading, exercising, and more. This constant engagement has sparked a wealth of ideas and improved my writing skills significantly. To rise among the top creators, you must be passionate and curious enough to take risks and strive for excellence.
To thrive in the creative realm, embrace these two pivotal rules: gamify your journey and cultivate an obsession with your craft. By doing so, you can transform your performance metrics and achieve the success you desire.
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