Boost is just one way to build an audience -- it's a great way, but there are many others.

I think it's always worth having a broad, diverse strategy when it comes to building an audience. Never put all your eggs in one basket.

That means not over-indexing on Boost when you're writing on Medium - and that means not over-indexing on Medium as your only platform! We're meant to be a complimentary platform, and I think it's smart to use Medium in conjunction with other tools and platforms.

As a writer myself, I want my fellow writers succeeding! Part of success is pulling back to see the big picture: recognizing that Boost is just one road to success on Medium, and that Medium is just one platform in a great bit world of opportunities for your writing.