Chapter 1: The Journey Toward Financial Freedom

When I embarked on my personal branding journey, my ultimate goal was to attain financial independence. Medium, a platform that supports my brand, has surprisingly provided more income than I anticipated. However, my initial confidence took a hit when I expressed my desire to use Medium as a stepping stone to leave my job.

While I have other income sources, many were unaware of this. Consequently, I faced skepticism from others. Comments ranged from “That’s impossible! Medium isn’t reliable!” to “You’ll be at this for years before making any real money!” I couldn’t help but add my own flair to these rather dull remarks.

So, this leads me to a pivotal question for this discussion:

“Were those comments accurate?”

The truth? Yes, they were.

Have you ever heard the expression:

“A person who claims they have lost and a person who insists they have won are both sharing their truths”?

If you doubt what’s achievable, then it likely won’t happen. For instance, if you think earning $500 a month on Medium is out of reach, then it will be. Those who prepare for setbacks are often the ones who experience them. Therefore, those comments were indeed correct. If you believe that posting an article every couple of weeks will lead to financial success, you might want to rethink that strategy.

Alternatively, and I understand this may be challenging, consider putting in some genuine effort. Crafting a daily post on Medium isn't impossible. It may not be easy, but we all have at least 20 minutes in our day to write. So, are Medium’s earnings truly inconsistent, or is it a reflection of your own efforts?

This isn’t a rhetorical question; it’s a sincere inquiry. I haven’t been in this space long enough to declare a definitive answer. What I can assert is that Medium rewards consistency, quality, and a volume of content.

So, what is the primary obstacle standing between you and financial independence? Your limiting beliefs—particularly about yourself.

This issue extends beyond just financial freedom. It’s time to have faith in your capabilities! Human beings have accomplished remarkable feats, such as walking on the moon, so why doubt the possibility of working from home doing what you love?

Do yourself a favor and silence those self-doubting thoughts. Dismiss limiting beliefs; the sky is the limit—so rise and shine!

Thanks for reading.

Chapter 2: Practical Steps to Cultivate Self-Belief

In this chapter, we will explore actionable strategies to help you build confidence and overcome mental barriers that hinder your journey to financial freedom.