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Want to Succeed? Here is the truth behind what you need to know.
As a creator on Medium, I’ve found that one of my most active pieces is a comment I don’t get paid for. A response to a great article, that like many other articles of its kind forgets we are not the same. Like you, I see so many articles toting methods to succeed, be more productive, achieve your goals, etc. It’s as if the world has decided what’s best for everyone just because it worked for them. I’m sure you’ve seen them, if not read them and you’ve thought the same thing I did…these do not work for me.
So one day I decided to respond to a great article that you can find here: 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8am, if these work for you wonderful. My response to thing article was simple and direct: “While your content is great, please remember that not everything works for everyone. We are each created differently and our bodies function in various way, this is the beauty of being individual and having various cultures that influence that individuality. While all the activities you state are beneficial, there is no cookie cutter way of living and as a society we should normalize this fact.” To my surprise (maybe not so much) this response received a lot of attention, even a couple of comments agreeing with me. Why? Because it’s true. While Benjamin’s article points out some useful information that will help some individuals…
