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The Final Tally. An Audit After Twenty Reviews
Twenty articles. This is not a collection of posts. This is twenty acts of audit. If you’ve been reading closely, you’ve seen the real mechanics of both scenes—digital and physical. I’ve simply voiced what you already suspected. The market. The psychology. The mechanics.
Our articles are analytical. There have been no “personal life” stories or practical anecdotes so far. Personal case studies, names, and figures have been deliberately held back from this phase. First, the audit must be completed.
Am I exaggerating? No. I am merely stating the arithmetic: in the ‘expenses’ column: your effort; in the ‘revenue’ column: a philosophical concept; and in the ‘prospects’ column: a remarkably expressive void.
Is there a way out? Absolutely. It’s simple: stop trying to fit into a business model that was formed historically without your input. Drop the economics—be yourself. And stop clinging to an outdated scheme where there is no longer a place for you. Look at the world—it’s changing. You are creative people; I am sure you will see the opportunities if you choose to.
Enjoy the process, yourself, this… whatever it may be. One thing is crucial: no one can ever stop you from doing what you love. Let’s call it a hobby, albeit an expensive one. But isn’t it what gives you that very drive, that feeling few things can match? This is your personal, inalienable dose of magic—it is not for sale and cannot be taken away.
No one will take your thrill, your talent, your individuality. But if you still believe this can be converted into a stable income—re-read the previous twenty articles. It should be crystal clear.
Is there a recipe for income? Unquestionably.
Do you want precise instructions? The recipe exists. The keys exist. But they are bespoke. You are all unique cases. There is no universal recipe. Only a private diagnosis. I have already given the formula in broad strokes and will dissect it in detail later. Let me remind you.
Personal communications. Not a monologue to the whole world, but a dialogue with one person. That is the key. The market is a narrow corridor, and you seem to have forgotten the main point. Let me remind you: in a niche market, you are not the target audience for advertising agencies. You will not be at the bottom of their list. You simply won’t be on it. Because from a basic economic standpoint, you are not an economic unit. You are a cultural symptom. And symptoms are rarely monetized by those who experience them. They are monetized by those who sell the diagnosis.
Twenty articles have brought us to this line. The twenty-first is not a continuation. It is the point of assembly. Everything before was preparation. Everything after will be a consequence. You either accept these rules or continue playing, knowing your best card is a bluff.
The audit is complete. The balance is settled. The decision on what to do with this statement is yours alone.