Followers Don’t Matter — Focus On This Instead

Fulfillment doesn't come from going viral, but from knowing you've built something real.

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When I first started writing, I stared at my notifications for countless hours.

I vividly remember refreshing the page, seeing the views go up, and feeling a surge of pride coursing through my veins. It seemed like proof that I was on the right path, and every viral article meant I was getting closer to “success.”

But the more I chased …