Published in The Front Lines·PinnedMember-onlyArmy Annual Training for Reserve and National Guard Soldiers (10–17 Days)What AT is and what you can expect. — Army Annual Training is also known as AT for short. In my five years in the Army Reserves, this was my first experience going out on a WAREX (war exercise as an NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer). Some units stay locally at their drill site, but we always do something spicy at…Army3 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·PinnedMember-onlyLong-Term Perspective Submission GuidelinesIf you have guidance for long-term success, we’re looking for your stories. — What is Long-Term Perspective? Long-Term Perspective is a publication for those who want to ensure long-term success. We share stories with guidelines and personal experiences in multiple sectors of life. There are a lot of people who want to find success in life, but sometimes get caught up in short-term success. …Submission Guidelines3 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Achieved 2,000 Followers on Medium and Began My Writing JourneyIt’s been a fluctuating process, and that’s the beauty of it. — Writing online is way different than writing in your journal. In a journal, you are the only reader and it stays behind closed doors. On the other hand, writing for all the world to see means that you have to make your writing interesting, intriguing, and concise. The year is…Writing3 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·PinnedMember-onlyMaintaining Your Independence Leads to a Life You’re Proud ofYou’ll lose sight of your hopes and dreams if you don’t. — The moment you realize that you’re unhappy is when you know that you should change things up. It’s about the people you surround yourself with. It has to do with the music you listen to. It depends on your habits, whether they’re good or bad. It has to do with…Confidence3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWelcome to Jordan Mendiola’s Page!For everything Jordan Mendiola has created and wants to share with you! — You may have enjoyed one of my articles and come to my page. Welcome! I’m glad you did. I have written over 700 articles, but I’ll save you the trouble by looking to the ones my audience and I consider most valuable. For my top read articles, check out: 3 Subscriptions That Are Worth Spending Your Money…About Me2 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·14 hours agoMember-onlyWhy Being a Tik Tok Creator Can Be AddictingMy findings after two months of being a creator. — Being a creator in 2022 gives you the best opportunity to do what you love and in some cases, get compensated for your work. I was never into Tik Tok. Ever since I met my girlfriend Sam, I noticed that it was part of her routine and slowly became part…Tik Tok3 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·Jul 12Member-onlyWhy I WriteIt isn’t for the money. — Boateng Sekyere inspired me with his recent article titled, “How to Stay Encouraged in the Face of Diminishing Views”. This article re-inspired me after three years of writing on Medium. Maybe you didn’t start with money in mind. “Perhaps you wanted to practice your craft, teach a skill, connect with…Writing2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 12Member-onlyShort Articles Are My Favorite and Here’s WhyWant to save time, and get precise, straight-to-the-point information? — Are you pressed for time and looking for quick information? Then look no further than short-form articles. These types of stories are typically less than 500 words in total and take less than 5 minutes to consume. From a writer's and reader’s standpoint, I love short articles. Writers with intriguing…Stories2 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·Jul 12Member-onlyThe Benefits of Being InclusiveBeing open and inviting to those closest to you will lead to more fulfillment and happiness in life. — Growing up, I was a very antisocial kid. I never raised my hand in class and only cared about performing well in sports and playing video games. After long years of life, I’ve developed into an extremely social extrovert who wants to get the most out of every day I…Friends3 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·Jul 11Member-onlyRegular Solitude is Necessary for Peak ProductivityInteraction and collaboration consume the extra energy you have for tasks at hand. — If you’re ever in a situation where you need to get a task accomplished, consider creating some space. Distractions come in all forms. Your phone, your friends, the garbage truck outside, and literally anything. Isolation isn’t a bad thing, nor does it mean you’re not a “people person”. For example…Work2 min read
