I'm 70.

I've been around the block a few times.

Also?

I've been a pro writer since I was in my 20s.

Most of the platforms and magazines and newspapers I've written for no longer exist.

It gives you some perspective.

https://medium.com/ask-an-editor/so-whats-going-to-happen-when-medium-dies-bb2ec6eba23?sk=8ecf67e7e10cca144785553da6fba461