Congratulations, Tony! I feel so positive about your appointment, and invigorated by your words. Medium has been a driving force behind my business and, as I keep telling people, it has been amazing to finally discover a platform that rewards great writing.

It's hard to put into words (ironically) what Medium means to my brand, business, and personal development. But I'll give it a go.

Medium has fuelled my YouTube brand, provided a consistent source of profitable revenue, and put me in front of an audience the size of which I've never had before for my writing. More importantly, it has enabled me to identify and engage with regular readers, and feel like part of a community that is quite like anything else on the internet.

I can't wait to see what happens during this next chapter. You have my full support.