“Number go up” isn’t everything
I have no idea how many people read my articles. I love it.[…] I don’t write articles because I want to reach as many people as possible. I write articles because I want to solve problems, offer advice, and possibly be a little bit entertaining. If I do that well, I feel satisfied, no matter how few people read it.[…] That’s a healthier way to create than obsessing over numbers, and I’m grateful I’m successful enough to do so.[…] People aren’t writing much for the joy of it, or to help people—they’re writing to maximize their audience. We all recognize these tactics when we see them, even if its subconsciously, and we all know that it sucks. I try not to work that way. I hope that it’s working.