Chapter 1: The Power of Community

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Medium community for my progress throughout the 90-Day Challenge. As Simon Sinek wisely stated, "A community is a group of people who agree to grow together."

The writers within this community have truly allowed me to pursue my passion for writing while also earning from it. I am genuinely thankful for the support, constructive feedback, and encouraging suggestions that have helped me pursue my goals.

Even prior to this challenge, I relished learning and engaging in meaningful conversations with many of you. As we continue to grow, maintaining connections with each individual becomes increasingly complex. Honestly, this is a delightful challenge to face. I would much rather navigate the task of managing my time to listen, learn, read, respond, develop, assist, and connect with as many people as I can, rather than prioritize my own ambitions and then recount my journey to success.

To each their own; there are countless ways to approach these challenges. I am simply sharing what has worked for me.

One of the most enlightening discussions I had was with someone who has played a pivotal role in my journey—Henrik Hageland.

I came into this writing space with no background or prior experience. I just knew I had a passion for writing and wanted to leave behind memories and messages for my family. Henrik was one of the first individuals to engage with my work, providing feedback and encouragement.

When I initially began writing on Medium, I was focused on self-publishing and connecting with others in the community. Joining my first publication was a strategic decision to better share my content and learn from fellow writers. In January, my intentions and goals were quite naive and unrefined. The honest and transparent feedback I received from Henrik was incredibly valuable.

Here’s a glimpse of our first conversation in the Discord channel of that publication:

To be completely honest, it’s been a few days since I last caught up with him and his content. I felt compelled to reminisce about my early days on Medium and recognize one of the first individuals who took the time to engage with me.

Henrik Hageland, my friend, it’s been a while since we last connected. I hope everything is going well for you in Denmark. I truly appreciate the unforgettable moments we've shared in reading, learning, and connecting. A special thank you to you, Henrik—may others get the chance to experience the wonderful times we’ve shared.

I have many more connections to discuss, including the insightful benefits of herbs highlighted by Ashley Madich, the delightful Pavlova cake recipe from Ashllyn T. that I learned to bake at home, and the captivating historical sites Farshid Wahdat reveals about Herat, Afghanistan.

Overall, I am grateful for the learning experiences and connections I continue to cultivate within this community. I believe that the support and bonds formed here offer me a richer opportunity for personal growth in every aspect.

Thank you for reading! What began as a challenge has transformed into a way of life on Medium.

Best Regards.

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Chapter 2: Embracing the 90-Day Challenge

In this next chapter, we delve deeper into the elements that contribute to a successful 90-day challenge.

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