Behind many so-called overnight successes lie years of dedication and work under the radar. Your favorite YouTuber’s first video might have been posted a decade ago when they were just a teenager. Similarly, your favorite coding instructor’s earliest technical blog post might now seem outdated.

The crucial factor is the first step they took to share their work online. Following that, it’s all about persistence—working tirelessly in obscurity until people start to notice. When an accomplished singer asks their audience if they remember their debut album, only a few hands might go up. But as they list more albums, the number of raised hands grows.

As a content creator, you need to persist until your efforts create a self-sustaining dynamic and you build an audience. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy the process of working under the radar, regardless of the outcome. Your dedication matters to you, and eventually, it may matter to others too. Keep publishing.