As it happens, I did this just today (after secretly keeping it private for a month)—a brand new Substack with one little follower (me). I'm committed to keeping this message in mind as I move forward.
We all need to keep this advice in mind, regardless of our subscriber count; continue writing for those who haven't yet found us because we know they're searching for us.
Derek mate, this was honest and beautifully said, every word rang true. Starting from zero is humbling, but you captured the quiet magic that happens when the right readers begin to show up. That shift, from performing to connecting, is everything.
Thanks so much for this article. Starting is hard because there is so much to deal with and you have to keep going even though you aren't sure
The real work’s the hardest work.
It’s easy to forget that when ambition overtakes discipline. I’m writing a map out of the void by posting into it.
As it happens, I did this just today (after secretly keeping it private for a month)—a brand new Substack with one little follower (me). I'm committed to keeping this message in mind as I move forward.
We all need to keep this advice in mind, regardless of our subscriber count; continue writing for those who haven't yet found us because we know they're searching for us.
Derek mate, this was honest and beautifully said, every word rang true. Starting from zero is humbling, but you captured the quiet magic that happens when the right readers begin to show up. That shift, from performing to connecting, is everything.
Thank you!
I needed this today too!!