Celebrating a new milestone on Udemy with Substack Mastery. Congratulations, Aiden, for his outstanding community work and being a role model writer, editor, curator, and instructor
Today, I am honored and delighted to share a story that represents the true spirit of collaboration, lifelong learning, and positive change in the digital age as a case study for struggling creators.
This is a moment of recognition and congratulations for Aiden MC, who has just seen the 109th student complete our Udemy course based on my book, Substack Mastery. Behind this milestone lies a journey marked by dedication, vision, care, and a deep commitment to empowering creators, freelancers, and startups.
Aiden’s achievement stands out for many reasons, but especially for his willingness to go above and beyond. Rather than simply reading the book and moving on, he envisioned a way to make its lessons accessible to a broader community of learners. I characterize this as empowering and servant leadership. We need more such leaders.
With both creativity and rigor, he transformed my bestselling book into a structured, three-level Udemy course. Every lesson, resource, and example was carefully selected to offer practical guidance and real-world relevance for those starting on Substack.
The path from book to course was not a simple conversion. It required thoughtful curation, meaningful interaction, and countless hours of preparation, recording, video editing, and rigorous development of the Udemy curriculum.
Aiden worked closely with me at each step, ensuring that the values, clarity, and supportive tone of the original book would be preserved in the course. I gave my full approval, knowing that the course would bear my name as well as the spirit of open knowledge sharing that we both believe in.
The success of this course is more than a personal achievement. It is a demonstration of what can happen when community members invest in each other’s growth.
By opening the doors to new students, Aiden created opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. For those just beginning their journey on Substack, this course offers more than technical know-how. It opens new windows to creativity, financial independence, and authentic connection in a world where traditional gatekeepers once held all the keys.
The digital economy has changed the landscape for writers and creators. Today, anyone with curiosity and commitment can find their audience, build their brand, and create multiple streams of income.
However, 99% of beginners fail due to a lack of support. Therefore, I created this supportive community especially to help new writers find their voices and start earning without burning out.
The Substack Mastery course, From Zero to Substack Hero, inspired by these principles, invites beginners to step confidently into this environment. Through step-by-step guidance, practical assignments, and a welcoming peer community, each participant is encouraged to grow, share, and succeed on their own terms.
Aiden’s initiative has had a ripple effect. For many students, this course marks their first step toward professional writing or building an online audience. It shows that education can and should be accessible, relevant, and free from unnecessary barriers.
By completing the course, these 109 graduates have taken action to shape their futures, build new networks, and create value not just for themselves, but for their readers and communities. I invite them to Substack Eminence as a Neurostrategic Blueprint: For Ultra-Advanced Writers Who Want to Scale with Clarity, Authority, and Integrity. Here is some info about Substack Eminence. What I learned through my experimentation helped me get my bestseller badge in 8 months in March 2025.
Now Back to Aiden’s Achievements as Another Best-Selling Substack Author
As I congratulate Aiden for reaching this milestone, I also want to acknowledge the quiet but significant impact of those who support, encourage, and uplift others behind the scenes.
For example, Dr Mike Broadly, DHSc, who completed Aiden’s Udemy courses and got his best-seller badge, Dr Broadly graciously shares his knowledge and expertise on multiple platforms while curating nostalgic stories daily from ILLUMINATION publication to uplift writers and delight readers.
This is what a genuine learning community looks like. When someone like Aiden rises to meet a need, and when students respond with curiosity and courage, the possibilities are limitless.
For anyone considering a new chapter on Substack or seeking practical ways to thrive in the digital economy, I warmly recommend this course.
The affordable course, equivalent to the cost of two cups of coffee, reflects the best of what we can accomplish together, a blend of scholarship, mentorship, and real-world application. Here, learning is not a solitary pursuit; it is a shared experience that opens doors for everyone.
Congratulations once again to Aiden, to the 109 graduates, and to all who believe in lifelong learning and creative independence. I am proud to be a part of this journey, and I look forward to welcoming many more voices and stories as we continue to grow together.
Aiden, as a generous soul, shares free copies of the course transcripts on Medium, my author platform as a guest blogger, and via his media publication on Substack.
What I like most about Aiden is that he not only teaches what he learned from the book, but he also gained over 204,000+ subscribers on Substack with his writing, curation, teaching, and community work. He walks his talk.
Aiden completed three new levels, Level 4, 5, and 6, as an advanced bundle over a month ago and submitted it to me for review and approval, but I was so busy with my own challenges that I couldn’t get a chance to finish his request. I feel very guilty about it, so I will allocate some time in the next few days to get the advanced bundles published on Udemy.
As usual, Aiden created 40% discount vouchers for the Medium community for September and made them available for me to share here for interested students.
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 1
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 2
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 3 NEW
Here is an introduction to the next level for advanced writers from my second book, published last year, which helped many writers get their bestseller badges on Substack. Aiden shared this video on our community YouTube channel and will share many free educational videos and podcasts soon, so you may subscribe to it for free.
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Aiden said he wants to turn all my health and well-being books into Udemy courses and offer them at a low price on Substack. I told him this is a brilliant idea, and I will support his grand vision as my research-based and experimental content can change lives.
Substack is an excellent avenue for creators. It can even be better when integrated with other platforms like Medium, Patreon, Kit, Vocal Media, Hub Pages, and more.
You are welcome to amplify your stories, newsletters, and website resources for free on my author platform as a guest blogger. I can also create complementary author landing pages for you to promote your Substack Newsletters, Medium Stories, Patreon tiers, Fiverr gigs, books, and more. For example, I created an official page of From Zero to Substack Hero for Aiden, which brings new students to his courses.
I know the struggles and pain of creators. Today I read a poignant story from a new German writer Jessica O’Czerny. As it deeply touched my heart, I translated it into English for you so you may check out and learn that only one in ten thousand creators see success. My goal is to change this ratio via my Substack Mastery Boost program, which will be a global service in 2026.
Translation of “How We Trade Our Real Lives for the World’s Biggest Unpaid Job”
The Algorithm Consumes Your Life: The Harsh Truth about Social Media, Content Dreams, and Lost Time by Jessica O’Czernymedium.com
Now I have established a superlearners community on Substack. Every genuine person is welcome to join my community of superlearners. For a limited time, to help build a big community, I’m offering an 80% discount on the monthly membership fee on Substack to build this joyful community. My goal is to reach over a million members by the end of 2026, operating it on my own platform, Digitalmehmet Content Ecosystem, with assistance from Substack and Patreon.
Thank you for reading my perspectives. I wish you a healthy and happy life.
For scholars and senior executives, I authored a book titled Substack Eminence as a Neurostrategic Blueprint: For Ultra-Advanced Writers Who Want to Scale with Clarity, Authority, and Integrity. I introduced it in a story yesterday.
Here’s Why I Wanted to Write a Scholarly and Executive-Level Book About Substack
Despite low financial incentive, a specialised book born from decades of neurostrategy, written for scholars and senior…medium.com
Invitation to ILLUMINATION Scholar
Talking of scholar, we now have a publication called ILLUMINATION Scholarly, which I introduced recently, and yesterday, I posted the first draft of the submission guidelines. If you write research-based stories, you are welcome to join. You can apply by sending your Medium ID to this registration portal form.
Introduction to Technology Horizons 2050 and Beyond: Emerging Technologies Shaping the Next 50 Years of Human and Machine Evolution
What will the world look like in 2050 when emerging technologies in biology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and space exploration converge into one interconnected fabric of human and machine evolution?
In Technology Horizons 2050 and Beyond, I draw on five decades of work in technology, cognitive science, and global innovation to predict the coming five decades.
The future will not wait for us to be ready. It will unfold in the minds of those who dare to see it before it arrives, who can stand at the intersection of science and imagination, and who have the courage to turn the improbable into the inevitable. This book is an invitation to be among them.
I invite you to subscribe to my publications on Substack, where I offer experience-based and original content on health, content strategy, book authoring, and technology topics you can’t find online to inform and inspire my readers.
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If you are a writer, you are welcome to join my publications by sending a request via this link. I support 38K writers who contribute to my publications on this platform. You can contact me via my website. If you are a new writer, check out my writing list to find some helpful stories for your education. My free blog posts include free articles, stories, and curated content from other writers.
You can find out about my scholarly work on my Google Scholar or Bohrium profiles. Some of my technical credentials on Credly. You may check out my other most loved stories on this platform. As a new instructor, my Udemy profile includes 3 Substack courses, and I will publish more soon.
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