First, I like how you give three different examples to prove your point as to what the moral of the story is. Of course, I wish I knew who you were talking about because I am nosey like that. But, I was just talking to a friend today about Medium and how my reads are so much lower, nothing is getting distributed... but I said "Maybe my writing isn't good anymore!" I don't blame others for much, most of the time the problem is me!

Thanks for making me think about somethings today! Checking your ego at the door is always a good idea.