If Doctors Acted Like Medium’s writers, We’d Be All Dead
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The internet has transformed into a virtual circus where the most vocal voices are not only the smartest, most experienced, or most successful, but also the best at selling you. Despite never having accomplished anything, everyone has access to a course, coaching program, or proven system for success
The other day, while browsing Reddit, I noticed that every post was a picture of an unintelligent individual I am interested in starting an automation company, but I lack knowledge on how to determine pricing or client relationships. ” Bro, if you don’t even have the basics down, why the hell are you even talking about starting a business? That’s like sitting in a parked car, bitching about not knowing how to drive
So I jump over to Medium, hoping for some fresh insight. Big mistake. It’s a graveyard of brain-dead, engagement-bait nonsense — “10 Habits of Billionaires, ” “7 Things You’re Doing Wrong, ” “How IM ade $10,000 Doing THIS (Copy me). ” The result is a never-ending panoply of self-help talk, created by individuals who have not made any tangible progress, no knowledge of the process, and no experience. The desire to become a guru, life coach, or internet prophet is being replaced by outdated motivational foods
So I said Fuck it Let’s conduct an experiment. The article I wrote was truthful and honest, without any embellishments or slanting claims. What happened to it? It was buried. Slid into a sea of clickbait debris. That’s the game now. The issue at hand is not related to substance. The question relates to the most difficult person to manipulate an algorithm
The foolishness of the pursuit of success by individuals
It is necessary for people to wake up the hell they are in and put their heads down Think For a second. It’s true that we all want to earn a living. If your only concern is a quick profit, you have already lost money. Without any skills, effort, or innovation, is it possible to earn quick cash as a dead-end hustler?. It’s not necessary for anyone to continue selling the same AliExpress products through another drop-shipper. It is unnecessary to have another AI-generated course that teaches people how to earn money by selling these courses
The unrelenting drive to generate income by disseminating lies about wealth, despite having no real assets, is comparable to someone who watched YouTube plastic surgery videos and sought genuine medical advice from doctors. This is not just nonsense; it’s pure deception
Suppose doctors, lawyers, or firefighters were to behave like the so-called entrepreneurs. Self-proclaimed “surgeons” teaching brain surgery after watching a few YouTube videos, lawyers who have never appeared in court and charged for legal advice, and firefighters selling firefighter masterclasses despite not holding hoses, would be among them. Within days, the society would disintegrate
Nonetheless, in the realms of business, finance, and personal development, this particular type of delusional mindset is not only accepted but also flourishing. People who have no real-world successes are selling shortcuts to success like they’ve cracked a hidden code. What’s the worst thing about it? People eat this disgusting food. They purchase the courses, register for the webinars, and hold onto the words of someone whose primary objective is to create false credibility and deceive people into paying them. The continuous cycle of hacking is teaching individuals how to succeed in the field. ”
Look, J. J. P eters from Deez Nuts said it best in song Stay True:
That’s the mindset. Do something real. Build something that Actually Matters. Something with some goddamn soul. The money? That’ll come. But if you’re only in it for the cash, you’re just another faceless nobody slinging digital garbage
Monetize my ass…
The stuff that actually matters
The internet has people convinced they can skip the hard part. They think they can just shortcut their way to success. But here’s the truth:
• Everything worth a damn comes from Doing the work
• No shortcuts. No “secret hacks. ” Just Effort and time
For me? The biggest wins weren’t about money. It was quitting drinking, getting in shape, building a business the right way (not yet successful, but it’s mine and I love I’m actually Doing Something), and actually Being proud Of what I put into the world. I wake up knowing I’m working on shit that matters. That’s worth more than any viral post or half-assed “passive income” grift
Because here’s reality:
If you get those right, you’re untouchable. If you don’t? No amount of cash or clout will fix it
How to not be just another NPC in the content machine
So what do you do if you actually want to build something real? If you don’t want to be just another faceless drone regurgitating whatever’s trending?
1. Stop playing the clickbait game If your whole strategy is about chasing trends, you’re already screwed. Algorithms shift. Engagement hacks die. But Real value Lasts
2. Write, build, and share with some fucking depth Been through some real shit? Talk about it. Learned something valuable? Share it. Even if it doesn’t go viral, the right people will find it
3. Don’t be a damn parrot Most people just repeat whatever they see. Challenge ideas. Think critically. Develop a voice that’s actually Yours
4. Play the long game The people who actually make an impact aren’t the ones chasing cheap attention. They’re the ones who stay consistent, do good work, and don’t sell their soul for clout
The internet doesn’t need more copy-paste “entrepreneurs. ” It doesn’t need more wannabe self-help influencers pretending they have life figured out. It needs Real people — people who’ve actually Lived Something, people who are willing to say what they think, people who build shit that actually Means something
So forget the shortcuts Forget the fluff. Build something real. And if you stack some cash along the way? Well, you won’t complain
Disclaimer: Not everyone’s a scammer, but let’s be real…
Look, not everyone selling advice online is a fraud. There are real experts, real entrepreneurs, and real people who have actually Done the work And now share their knowledge in a way that genuinely helps others. Those people exist — and if you find them, listen to them
Hell, I’ve personally learned a lot from people like Mark Manson And Andrew Huberman — guys who actually know their shit and helped me overcome some real struggles. There Are People out there providing real value, sharing experience-backed insights, and actually improving lives
But let’s not kid ourselves. The vast majority? They’re just riding the hype train, selling recycled nonsense with no real foundation. They aren’t building businesses, they’re building illusions. And if you can’t tell the difference, you’re exactly the kind of person they’re looking to cash in on
So, be smart. Question everything. Look for proof, not promises. And most importantly — if someone’s entire business model is just Teaching you How to build a business they never actually built themselves… run