#36. On Writing, Slacking, and Annoying Subscriber Counts
Apologies, Half-Baked Ideas, and a Reality Check
First of all, I owe you an apology!
January slipped away, leaving behind a handful of half-baked ideas sitting in my Drafts folder—ideas I had every intention of sharing but never quite got around to finishing. A mix of poor time management and dwindling motivation kept me from writing, not just here but in my journal and on Instagram as well.
Instead of putting my own words out into the world, I found myself endlessly scrolling, going down rabbit holes of Substack writers. And honestly, does anyone else find those random announcements about yet another mediocre writer hitting 100, 200, 300 subscribers incredibly annoying? Most of them churn out the same style of writing, offering little to no real value. But they show up every single week—and that consistency alone seems to be the magic formula for growth.
I wanted that for TOAT too. I wanted it to grow steadily, believing that a weekly cadence would help me reach more people. But in my eagerness, I completely overlooked everything else happening in my life.
Ironically, my personal life would probably make for great content—not because it’s particularly interesting, but because people love a glimpse into someone else’s world. A little voyeurism, a little gossip—it’s the fuel that keeps social media running.
But here’s the thing—I don’t want to write just for the sake of posting. I don’t want to force a schedule at the cost of quality or authenticity. So, while I figure out a rhythm that works for me, I’ll keep showing up when I have something meaningful to say.
For those of you still here, reading along despite my inconsistency—thank you. Here’s to finding a balance between writing, living, and maybe, just maybe, ignoring the subscriber count.