Earlier this year, I set out an ambitious goal to cross 100 free subscribers for my monthly newsletter by the end of 2021. Seeing myself way off the target made me disheartened. My subscriber count has been almost stagnant for a while.
It made me doubt my writing capabilities and the effort I've been putting in. I realised "Don't follow numbers; follow your passion" is much easier said than done!
It's a human tendency. Most of us become so busy running from one milestone to another that we rarely pause to appreciate what we've accomplished.
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our happiness.” -Viktor Frankl
As I was reflecting through my 2021, I took a step to the right, detached myself to traverse through my writing journey as a third person. And boy, I couldn't be more proud!
I feel blessed that I was able to start writing online in 2021. So many people have it on their wishlist, but only a few of them go from 0 to 1. I'm proud that I could sustain my writing journey, no matter what deadlines, time constraints or obstacles lay in my path.
A big Thank You to the wonderful readers for their undivided time & attention. It allowed me to touch their hearts and elevate their minds through the gift of my words. I always feel humbled by your comments and messages that affirm me on striking a chord with you!
I'm eternally grateful to my subscribers (y’all) for showcasing confidence, enthusiasm and support in reading my articles. I'm glad that I could add any value to you & your 2021!
In 2022 I hope to get better at writing and explore different writing styles & genres.
🥂To more such writing encounters and budding writers.
🎊Wishing you a Happy New Year towards a healthy🤸♂️, peaceful🍁 & blessed🌟 2022!
Before you go, Here are a few tools to help you make 2022 the best year of your life✨
📚Book Recommendations
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
I’ve almost finished reading this masterpiece. I’ve to say I’ve lived through every page of this book. You'll go through a turmoil of emotions as you see Phil fighting every setback as he builds a brand that has revolutionized the way we walk, run or live! More on this book soon.
Elon Musk: How The Billionaire CEO Of SpaceX And Tesla Is Shaping Our Future
I finished reading it exactly two years ago. No matter whether or not you belong to the Elon Musk fan club, this guy has quite a journey that everyone must know! My favourite part of the book is the illustration of the formative years of SpaceX. Elon's unshakeable spirit and his extraordinary team persevered hard to accomplish something that once seemed unachievable to the world. The commitment and brilliance required to build a promising future for a better world, couldn't be better captured.
📕Books I’m picking up in 2022
Shantaram: Novel by Gregory David Roberts
Educated Memoir by Tara Westover
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
✍🏻Articles for you
Nir Eyal the famous author of two best-selling books: Indisctractable & Hooked has a fascinating series of articles on distraction & productivity. It is intriguing to learn about the psychology of distraction and how we can leverage technology to master external triggers.
I earlier sent out a newsletter on some of my best reads. Do check it out If you haven't already!
💰Personal Finance
What does getting rich mean to you? Alternatively, How’d you spend your money if your bank account was credited with a million dollars? Personal Finance expert Ramit Sethi has an engaging conversation with the audience in the “Talks at Google”. A friend of mine recommended me to watch it and now I suggest it to everyone!
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