# Why Saving Your Medium Earnings Can Lead to Unexpected Rewards
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Chapter 1: Embracing a Simple Life
For those unfamiliar with me, I reside off the grid in the serene woods of Maine. Living without electricity or running water has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to connect deeply with nature. Yet, I've found myself sometimes taking on more than I can handle, particularly when it comes to cutting firewood over the past six years.
At sixty-eight, I'm still in good shape, but I recently decided it was time to evaluate my situation. Initially, I relished gathering firewood during the summer months. My dogs and I would enjoy a swim in a nearby lake afterward. When winter arrived with its icy chill and snowstorms, I took great pleasure in warming up beside my woodstove, fueled by the firewood I had collected myself.
However, this task has begun to feel burdensome, pulling me away from my passion for writing and engaging with the Medium community. Since joining last October, I’ve consistently deposited my earnings into savings. While some months have yielded more than others, I understand that this platform isn't intended to replace a full-time income. Although my retirement income sustains me, I have come to view my work on Medium as an enriching hobby.
One day, while driving back from the forest, I had an epiphany: I could use my saved earnings to purchase firewood, have it delivered, and reclaim precious time for writing. It was a simple solution—one issue resolving another.
While it may seem that your monthly earnings aren’t substantial, resist the urge to spend them. By creating a separate savings account for your earnings, you might be surprised at how quickly they accumulate. I was lucky to experience early success on this platform, but I remain aware that circumstances can shift unexpectedly.
By resisting the temptation to spend and instead saving, you might find that your accumulated earnings could prove useful in the future. Now, I not only avoid exhausting work in the forest but also have more time to devote to writing. This additional time on Medium could enhance my earnings, allowing me to save even more.
Interestingly, I still enjoy stacking firewood; it offers a refreshing break from reading and writing.
Section 1.1: The Power of Small Savings
I never anticipated that this strategy would yield such positive results. It serves as a reminder that every dollar can accumulate, even if it seems insignificant at first. You never know when you might need those savings in the future.
Chapter 2: The Value of Time and Effort
In the video "Copper Pennies: Worth More Than You Think! Here's Why!", the discussion revolves around the unexpected value of seemingly minor earnings and how they can contribute to larger goals.
The second video, "Behind the Read: Pennies from Heaven | Long Island Medium", explores the concept of valuing small contributions and how they can lead to significant changes in one's life.