Archive - The Essence

The last edition

After 23 editions, I'm putting an end to The Essence.

Jul 31, 2022 •

June 2022

You Aren’t Working Hard. You Are Overworking.

How to work hard without killing yourself in the process.

Jun 26, 2022 •

May 2022

How to Save Yourself From Burnout Before It’s Too Late

My 3-step realistic guide to beating burnout.

May 27, 2022 •

April 2022

How I Got Published in 5 of Medium’s Top Publications in 30 Days

The formula that secured me a top writer status.

Apr 8, 2022 •

March 2022

How Popular Books Can Help You Write Popular Articles

Common attributes I noticed in world-class books and articles.

Mar 11, 2022 •

February 2022

This Article Has to Go Viral

How many times have you had such a thought?

Feb 4, 2022 •

January 2022

Forget Writing, You Need To Become a Marketer First

Marketing illiteracy is the fastest road to failure in writing.

Jan 7, 2022 •

December 2021

Inconsistency killed the Writer's Dream

How being inconsistent almost killed my writing dreams.

Dec 3, 2021 •

November 2021

Try not to kill your readers

Be careful what ideas you validate in your writing.

Nov 19, 2021 •

The Secrets Behind the Incredible Success of the Lazy Man’s Way to Riches Ad

4 Key lessons from Joe Karbo’s million-dollar ad.

Nov 5, 2021 •

October 2021

Hasty articles keep readers away

Respect your written words if you want readers to respect them.

Oct 22, 2021 •

The Sympathy Freelance Pitch Makes You Look Desperate

How to not write an awful pitch.

Oct 8, 2021 •

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