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I never grow tired to read about your journey Derek. Congratulations on what you achieved so far! I hope it continues this upward trend! Keep inspiring others to do the same

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Sep 15Liked by Kristina God, Derek Hughes

Blocking out time to write has been the greatest challenge. I know I have to toil to do it if I am to be successful as a writer

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Yes this is crucial. Learning to focus is a superpower. Look at tips from others and pick what works for you.

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Love the information! Just need to make up my mind on what to do! Everyone is offering info

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Pick a focus and ignore the noise. Taking action is key.

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Sep 9Liked by Kristina God, Derek Hughes

Passive income

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It's take work up front Ryan but once you break through it's a powerful tool

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Sep 7Liked by Derek Hughes, Kristina God

Inspired by the story how Derek started to write and found his own rules what works. After 26 published books I can confirm many of those - but writing online is another game. Great to learn from both of you!

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It certainly is Gunnar. Took loads of experimenting before I found what works

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“Define success as pressing that publish button. Ignore the numbers. They are irrelevant. Set the goal of publishing 10 pieces. And when you do celebrate like a crazy party animal. You’re ahead of 90% of people who never take action on their dreams.” LOVE this perspective!!!

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Thanks Colleen. Everything changed for me when I shifted my focus to my actions. And paid less attention to the metrics (not easy to do though!)

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Thanks for your transparency. I put most of the pressure on myself and when I’m not “publishing” I see the numbers as “well obviously 🙄 no one is reading you becuz you are not writing!!” 🤦‍♀️😂😂😂

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Sep 6Liked by Kristina God, Derek Hughes

Thank you. This was great.

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Thank you. I love helping other writers

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This is amazing, Derek! You managed this while having a full-time job. It shows that determination + action = results! I love your tips too 🥳

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Thanks Deni - it was tough some mornings to write before work. But glad it paid off

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Sep 5Liked by Derek Hughes, Kristina God

Congratulations, Derek, on living your dream life.

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Thanks Susie - my mission now is to help others

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Sep 5Liked by Kristina God, Derek Hughes

Wow! I'm inspired. The numbers from Michelle's story is mind-blowing. Congrats Derek!

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Thanks Jessey

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They are. Well soon do another interview together . Michelle is a bit camera shy but she knows I'll make her whine and she's brilliant. She's one of the best writers I know from Medium ❤️

Do you have any questions you'd like me to ask her?

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Sep 5Liked by Derek Hughes, Kristina God

That's very cool that you can go part-time now Derek. Very inspiring!

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Thanks Sophie - I'm keen to show others what is possible now

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Yeah it was never my plan when I started writing. But so excited for this new chapter. Hopefully my story inspires others to go for their dreams.

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Yahooooo!! Glad Derek share this with us. It's an awesome milestone so many long for

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Sep 5·edited Sep 5Liked by Derek Hughes, Kristina God

Congrats, Derek. You're an inspiration.

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Thanks for your kind words Denis

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Awesome, isn't it!!

Time to celebrate 🥳🥂

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Sep 5Liked by Kristina God, Derek Hughes

Wahoo Kristina 🙌✨🎶💕

Congratulations on going pastime in your day job 🥳 You are amazing!!

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I'm claiming this congratulations Janet :)

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Sep 5Liked by Derek Hughes, Kristina God

Oops ... I guess I needed a longer nap 😂

Congratulations on going part time in your day job Derek 🙌🎶💕

You are awesome!!

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Not me, Derek 😂 but I'll share more about my own journey soon

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😂😂

Thanks Kristina- I guess I needed a longer nap yesterday:-)

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Sep 4Liked by Kristina God, Derek Hughes

I love everything about this post!! Congratulations, @Derek_Hughes! You’ve inspired me.

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Thanks Lisa. If I can do this I know it's possible for others.

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Congratulations! This is inspiring!

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Thanks so much.

Hopefully it’ll inspire others too.

It’s hard building online.

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Hi Lisa, I want the Sam for you and your hubby!!

Fingers crossed, my friend.

We have sooooo many cool webinars and bootcamps coming up

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Sep 4Liked by Derek Hughes, Kristina God

Update: I’m probably two more days from crossing the line into $20K for that story! And it’s just a simple piece comparing sex education and attitudes about it in the U.S. and the Netherlands.

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REALLY? Wow! I'll update this in the text. CONGRATS! You rock.

Did you see my email re the YT interview? :) Can I dare you? haha

While the temperatures are dropping where you live, it's suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper hot here. We switched on the air conditioning in our bedroom tonight. It's boiling hot here.

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I can’t find a recent email. Resend?

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Oh really? Let me check. You'll see me in your inbox but probably not today anymore

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Off to look for email! And it’s cooling down here. I have all my windows open!

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me too... and doors ^^

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