The Waiting Game: A Reflection on Patience, Platforms, and Progress
For years, I’ve dedicated myself to creating content that matters—work rooted in philosophy, intellectual growth, and creativity. Yet, the journey often feels like an endless waiting game. I take action, put my work out there, and wait for responses that rarely come. Weeks can pass without a single acknowledgment, and the silence can feel isolating. It’s easy to see this as discouraging, but through the lens of the Philosophy of Emergence, I’m learning to see it differently. Patience and persistence are essential in allowing meaningful outcomes to unfold naturally. The waiting game is not the end—it’s a necessary part of the journey to where I want to be. However, the challenge is compounded by systemic issues that make this process even harder. Platforms like YouTube and Google, which control how content is discovered, prioritize what drives engagement: viral trends, sensationalism, or shallow entertainment. Content like mine, focused on intellectual development and personal growth, r...