Aiden, thanks for this illuminating and funny story. I would advise any Medium members looking to win the algorithm lottery and/or earn a full-time income to forget about it. With a reported 100 million readers per month on Medium, writers may have a better chance in winning the daily lottery than striking it big here. Therefore, if you’re on this site to make money then don’t bank on it. Writers should be on Medium because they love to write and share their stories helping readers to navigate our crazy world. The only thing you’ll likely earn on Medium is “chump change”—thus keep your earning dreams in check. That way you won’t be disappointed—as I’ve learned through years of experience on this platform.