Having Learned from Street Pianos, I Decided to Write Street Notes. <AI Side Hustle Challenge Log 20>

“I made 100,000 yen in note income in three months.”

Every time I read an article like that, I feel a little envious.

I want to write like that, too.

But having lived for 77 years, I have no such success stories.

I have no know-how to sell for a fee, either.

So, I decided to keep writing about my life.

“What does that have to do with me? It’s a waste of time just to read it!” My note, filled with the ramblings of a poor old person, was a marginalized village. While wondering if it was just self-satisfaction, I have continued to write free articles nonetheless.

Note has a wonderful system called paid articles.
Being able to sell specialized knowledge and experience is very attractive.

However, I have no success stories that I can sell to others.

Amidst such worries, what I found hope in was
one of the monetization features of note, the tip function.

It is one of the evaluation methods also called support or throwing coins.

At that time, what came to mind was the street piano.

Street pianos are,

• a place where ordinary people can easily perform in front of others

• a place where passersby can enjoy live performances

• a catalyst for performers to connect with each other and with listeners

• a place where a tipping culture is growing

They also play a role like a small “community space in the city.”

Just like a street piano that anyone can play freely on a street corner,
I wanted to enjoy a “street note” where anyone can write freely.

A street note is where anyone can freely write about their life.

People who like it send applause, and sometimes give a tip.
I hope such a culture grows more on note.

Paid articles vs. free articles is not the point, but rather

• a culture of selling

• a culture of support (tipping culture)

If these two cultures grow together, I have high hopes that note will become even more interesting.

Just like a street piano that anyone can play freely on a street corner, 'street note' is where anyone can write freely.
With the partnership with Google and multilingual support, street note seems ready to blossom.

With street pianos,
it is not only skillful performances that receive applause.

Sometimes, we are moved by the sight of someone playing with all their heart.

My life is by no means a success story.
Still, the 77 years I have lived are something no one else can replicate.
Writing them down will surely be useful to someone in the future.

I have stopped aiming to be someone who can write paid articles.
I will write them if I become able to, but
for now, I will continue writing free articles.

Instead,
like a street piano playing freely on a street corner,
I want to be a writer of 'street notes'
who continues to write about life freely on the street corner.

I want to accumulate articles one by one
that make even one person stop and think,
'I'm glad I read this today.'
That is my goal now.

And if there is even one line somewhere that stays in your heart,
I would be happy if you could give me a tip in place of applause.