I Just Earned My First $1 On Medium

And I am elated, to say the least

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Of course, it's not a big deal, but the mere fact that I earned $1 by doing something that I love — writing, is just beautiful. I have always been envious of people who are able to monetize their passions/interests. I did 9–6 (and I hated it, like most humans on earth do) for 10 years. But just recently took a stance for myself, gathered courage, and quit my job to…