Thank you for sharing this story, George. It truly is thought-provoking and educational as it challenges many myths often repeated in the hundreds, if not thousands, of stories about writing for money. These stories are penned by authors claiming they can teach us how to get rich from writing.

Personally, I have never felt compelled to attend such seminars because my writing on Medium and elsewhere is not motivated by the need to earn money but by my desire to engage in a meaningful activity that enriches me in ways other than financially.