Why Popularity Isn’t the Only Measure of Good Work

Popularity and quality often cross paths but rarely walk the same road. It’s easy to believe that if our work doesn’t go viral or become ‘big,’ it wasn’t good enough. But maybe good work isn’t always loud or flashy; sometimes, it’s quiet, unassuming, and takes time to find its place.

There’s a kind of beauty in creating for the sake of excellence, even if it never reaches the masses. And there’s a lesson in valuing work for its craft and integrity, not its reach. Maybe our job isn’t to chase popularity but to keep defining, refining, and nurturing what good means to us.