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Dave Mead's avatar

The truth! And told so well, thanks for sharing, Davor. I posted my regular weekly ramble last night and when I woke this morning it had 5 likes and 5 lovely comments. That makes me very happy and is my Substack success.

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Davor Katusic's avatar

This is it. I am glad that you can feel it:)

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

It’s a comfortable feeling for me. I have always been socially awkward but here on Substack, I’m not afraid to be the free spirited woman.

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Davor Katusic's avatar

I see. You are doing really well. There are no traces of social anxiety, or some discomfort. Glad to have you here🥂☀️

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

Thank you Davor

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Davor Katusic's avatar

;)

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Juliette's avatar

YES, YES AND YES! I love this so much and I relate to all of it! This is exactly what brings me here, allows me to connect with you and to keep writing. Excellently written as well, Davor. Thank you!

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Davor Katusic's avatar

Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you can relate. It was written from the heart—that’s why it resonates. Many of us are searching in the wrong direction. Numbers are great, but the real prize is felt in the moment—not as some cliche, but as a truth.

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Lisa Cunningham DeLauney's avatar

It's no joke, Davor - yet it feels light and makes me smile. Thank you for expressing these feelings and truths so beautifully!

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Davor Katusic's avatar

Dear Lisa,I'm glad it touched you and made you smile.I'm sending you greetings from that same place:)

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World Stories, Told My Way's avatar

Tako je

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Davor Katusic's avatar

:) Hvala ti

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MundaneMarvels & SBG Photo's avatar

Davor, your reflections on success strike a deep chord. Amid the constant push for numbers and virality, it’s refreshing to see a perspective rooted in creative fulfillment and genuine connection. The quiet joy of recognizing oneself in their work... be it writing or photography, feels like the kind of success that endures. Thank you for sharing this insight so beautifully.

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John Charlton's avatar

Beautifully done Davor. Gets right to the heart of it.

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Todd Haughton's avatar

What a beautiful message and lovely photos, Davor! The value of connection absolutely resonates with me—that’s what I love most about this platform.

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