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The Midnight Letter
A strange paradox
The Sam Letter
1 January 2025 — 12 am
Title - The Midnight Letter
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At 16, I started 2024 determined to create something meaningful. I’d been making videos since 2020, but this time felt different.
[2020-2022] — 70-80 long-form YouTube videos [no results]
[Dec 2023 - July 2024] — 150+ Instagram videos [33k followers]
This time, I stayed consistent, built momentum, and saw real results. For the first time, I truly felt unstoppable.
But deep down, I craved more. More skills, more growth, more recognition. I thought, If I could land a job, I’d learn faster and become better.
So, I took a leap. I messaged Akshat, I started the message by thanking him for how his content had impacted me. At the end, I asked, “If I can help in any way, let me know.”
He didn’t respond to that part, he just said, “Thank you, Samarth. Glad to hear that—keep growing.
A month later, I saw a message on his broadcast channel. He was looking for someone with 10k+ followers who could write scripts for short-form content.
I replied instantly. The next day, I was on a call with him, and by the end of it, I had a job.
It was in copywriting—a skill I barely knew. Suddenly, I was juggling deadlines, pressure, and constant busyness.
At first, it felt productive. I was ticking boxes and hitting goals. But slowly, cracks started to show.
My content creation slowed. Ideas stayed stuck in my head. I felt like I wasn’t moving forward.
Over six months, I tried making content for myself, but nothing clicked. My confidence was crushed.
It was a strange paradox. The content I wrote for others was going viral, but I couldn’t create anything meaningful for myself.
Overthinking took over. Headaches, restless nights, and lack of focus became my norm. I couldn’t concentrate on my studies, health, or anything else.
Eventually, I realized the cost of my busyness. I had sacrificed the thing I truly loved — creating.
It was painful to admit, but I had to face my mistakes: procrastination, chasing the wrong goals, and letting distractions win.
So, I made the hardest decision. I left the job to refocus on what truly fulfilled me.
Slowly, I began to rebuild. I returned to the things that brought meaning to my life.
As I step into 2025, I’m coming back to what matters—creating. I’m clearer than ever about what moves me forward and what doesn’t.
2024 wasn’t a failure—it was my foundation. Some seasons reshape us quietly, breaking old patterns and making us more self-aware.
As James Allen said in his book “As a Man Thinketh”
"Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him to himself."
This is important because when you’re fully exposed to who you truly are—your strengths, flaws, and everything in between—that’s when real growth begins.
You see your behaviors, your thinking patterns, and your actions for what they really are.
It’s in this moment of clarity that you can no longer hide from the truth about yourself.
With that knowledge, you gain the power to consciously work on yourself, to evolve, and to move closer toward the person you want to be.
Once you fully understand your inner workings, that’s when you can start shaping your future intentionally, building a life that holds meaning and aligns with the vision you’ve always had for yourself.
This year, I’m stepping into a new chapter, ready to create content that leaves a positive imprint on the world.
Starting this week, I’ll share thoughtfully crafted newsletters. These aren’t just updates—they’re ideas, reflections, and lessons I hope will resonate with you.
One-minute videos can only scratch the surface. These letters will ask for a few minutes of your time but offer value that lingers.
Your thoughts mean the world to me. If something speaks to you—or even if it doesn’t—hit reply and let me know.
PS: If you’re a copywriter, editor, or anyone who is looking for a group of like-minded individuals - Join my free private discord community here.
I’ll see you on Sunday. Let’s build something meaningful together.
– Samarth