I really appreciate your insightful and honest reflection on your audience building journey. It's refreshing to hear someone admit that it's hard work, even for those who have been successful.

I especially resonate with your point about the importance of preparation. I've found that when I'm well-prepared, I'm able to produce higher-quality content and be more strategic in my marketing efforts. As a result, I've been able to grow my audience more quickly.

My advice to you:

Create a content calendar. This will help you plan and publish content on a regular basis. When you have a consistent publishing schedule, your audience will know when to expect new content from you.