My 1,000th Post on Patreon — Reflecting on the Journey

When I hit the publish button on my first article on December 7th, 2022, I had no idea I would be here discussing my 1,000th piece of content.

Over the last 930 days, I've written articles, posted audio clips, and occasionally shared a video. I've sent a few "Out of Office" messages to help me recharge. I've cursed quite a bit, and probably even offended a few people along the way. I've learned how to leverage AI to support my writing, and I've never once felt that producing content was a chore or even a job. It's felt like an outlet.

I've learned that my writing style and voice are gritty, honest, raw, and punchy. I've learned my pace and what type of content resonates best, and I've never felt that what I do here is a burden. It's a place for me to be forthright about all the real topics we deal with — and more importantly, the topics we don't discuss enough.

I've written about horrible leadership, toxic environments, networking, mindset, career tips, interviewing insights, and more. My focus has been on helping you take the leaps in your professional life that you've been waiting to take. I wanted to write the gritty stuff — the stuff that would get me in trouble on LinkedIn.

My goal has always been to produce content that makes you feel safe and gives you space to process all of the stuff you deal with daily. I want you to read my content and know you're not alone in the challenges, the frustrations, the goals you're considering, or the places where you may be stuck.

My coaching work was born out of wanting to better connect with my audience and provide genuine support. I didn't want to be a coach — I still hate the idea of being a coach, because to me it's about the whole version of yourself. I want to be there on demand, anytime, ready to support you — because your career challenges don't just happen on a schedule.

I wouldn't be here today posting my 1,000th piece of content if it weren't for the great people who have supported me over the years. My first ever subscriber was Aaron Kuney, and he'll never quite understand how much it meant to get that email saying I had a paid subscriber. It happened in the middle of the night since I was living in Dubai at the time, and waking up to that email was quite a feeling.

Many of my first subscribers are still with me today, and their loyalty means more than I can express. Ahmed will always hold a special place — this month marks two years since we started working together. His support means everything, and I'm honored by the relationship we've built.

I never anticipated any of this. To think I dream about doing this full-time every day means I've found just enough success to consider it my future. I would also like to thank everyone who has ever cancelled or ghosted me. Initially I took it personally, but over time, it taught me thick skin and helped shape my writing.

So, thank you all. Cheers to the next 1,000 pieces of content. Who knows what the future holds.