Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyWhy Elon Musk Fired His Long-Term Assistant Who Asked for A RaiseHere is what you can learn from it. — It’s early 2014 — the time when Mary Beth Brown decided to ask for a raise but never thought that it would put an end to her 12-year-long professional relationship with Elon Musk. Brown had been working for the modern-day Tony Stark Elon Musk for 12 years. She worked really…Elon Musk6 min read
Published in The Environment·PinnedMember-onlyThe School of NatureA soul wandering in the wilderness — Magic happens when you dare to say goodbye to your comfort zone and hit the road. You come across things that unknown — you hear the music unheard — you discover the beauty hidden from your very city-eyes. All you need is to find some time to start your journey…Nature7 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·PinnedMember-onlyI Have Published 315 Stories in 2 YearsAll I have published on Medium (so far) is listed here. — I have never been so prolific as a writer in my life. In the last 2 years, I have published 315 stories on diverse topics, including nature, environmental issues, writing, reading, self-development, mental health, self-awareness, habits, love, relationships, happiness, success, money, entrepreneurship, travel, movie reviews, history, culture, music and more.Writing13 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·20 hours agoMember-onlyHow I Went From Zero to $26000 in Two Years on MediumMy journey so far on Medium — Two years! Oh my…!!! I never thought I would continue writing for this long on Medium. But it happened, and I’ve earned some money along the way, which is absolutely amazing! This article is about revisiting my two-year journey on this platform that started in August 2020. I first learned…Money6 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyMedium Just Clarified Its Distribution System (Goodbye, Distributed Tag!)They stopped “chosen for further distribution” notification — Don’t panic if you find all your “chosen for distribution” notifications gone. A few hours ago, Scott Lamb, VP of content at Medium, clarified how Medium’s distribution system works. Here are the three key points you should keep in mind: Your stories on Medium are now eligible for distribution across…Blogging3 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyThe 6 Life Lessons You’ll Learn Too Late In LifeDid you know Billie Bob Harrell Jr. killed himself within just 2 years of winning $31 million? — When I asked my friend — who runs a few businesses — whether he would still be an entrepreneur if given a second chance to start from the beginning, he said, “Hell! No.” Last week while I was sharing a lovely afternoon with one of my friends, all he talked…Life Lessons6 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyThe Woman Who Butchered Men ‘For Fun’Joanne Dennehy and the Peterborough ditch murders — My jaw dropped when I came across the story of Joanne Dennehy, who butchered three men in 10 days ‘for fun.’ After killing her third victim, she phoned her friend, sang the Britney Spears track “Oops I Did It Again” down the line, and laughed. She later admitted that she…True Crime6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Sep 16Member-onlyThe Father Who Imprisoned and Raped His Own Daughter for 24 Years and Fathered 7 Children With HerThe monster Josef Fritzl and the tragic story of her daughter Elisabeth — Before I begin a warning: The following article contains descriptions that may be upsetting to some readers. On August 28, 1984, Josef Fritzl told her 18-year-old daughter Elisabeth to help him carry a door to his home’s basement as he needed to put it in the frame. Elisabeth agreed and…Crime13 min read
Sep 14Member-onlyThis Attractive Woman Suddenly Turned into the ‘Ugliest Woman in the World’ and Had to Endure Human Cruelty to Save Her ChildrenThe tragic story of Mary Ann Bevan will shock you. — Before turning into the ‘ugliest woman in the world,’ Mary Ann Bevan was a young and attractive woman living a comparatively happy life with her husband and kids. Nobody ever thought her life would take a dramatic turn within a few years and she had to endure human cruelty and…Women8 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Sep 9Member-onlyQueen Elizabeth II: 22 Interesting Facts You (Probably) Didn’t KnowShe volunteered as a truck driver during World War II — The entire world is mourning as Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on Thursday afternoon (September 8, 2022) at her Scottish estate. She came to the throne in 1952 and, as you can imagine, was the longest-reigning British monarch of all. As head of…Queen Elizabeth Ii9 min read
