From “Social Media Hater” to Content Creator
I’m bad at social media and have no audience—but I still need to monetize my blog. This post documents how I decided to turn everyday life in Japan into short-form content.
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Mistakes Are Inevitable When Setting Up a Blog
Looking back, I made more mistakes than progress when setting up my blog.
From wasting time on AI images to unnecessary SEO fixes, this is what I learned along the way. -
Why Making Images with AI Burned Me Out
AI image generation was supposed to make blogging easier.
Instead, it drained my energy, wasted my time, and left me frustrated.
This is why I stopped trying to force AI illustrations—and what I learned from it. -
Reddit Gave Me Dopamine, Not Growth—Time for a Break
Posting on Reddit gave me instant reactions, dopamine, and insights — but not real growth. I realized it was taking time away from building my blog, so I decided to step back and focus on creating something that lasts.
