Not true. One, everyone can read 3 stories in Medium’s paywall for free each month. Two, I always share friend links to my stories in my newsletter and in my Quora Space. Here’s one to share with your friends: https://medium.com/@ngoeke/youre-not-lazy-bored-or-unmotivated-35891b1f3376?sk=d466b83e1a4f29c42fd6c1b7ce3c8015