Tom- well done! I have just made my first 30 cents from Medium, and I had mixed feelings about it. At first, I was really happy that I made anything at all. Then, I couldn't stop laughing at how excited I was over less than $1.00. Finally, I felt a little bit of despair when I realized it took me multiple months, and even more headaches, to even hit 30 cents in the first place. I haven't even made a dollar yet I'm already feeling burnt out. I'm taking your advice, working on my adaptability and balance of writing at a sustainable pace. Your journey is the blueprint! Thank you for the motivation and inspiration!