Words + Internet 2.0
This is as long as I have gone in 6+ years writing a blog. It’s been like 6 months or something. I feel bad about it. Which is dumb. I have not stopped writing. That, I would feel bad about. I just write more short form stuff on LinkedIn. I enjoy it. The medium has shifted, but the writing still happens.
The original reason for the blog back in 2016 is stated in my very first blog post, titled, “Why the H-E-🏒-🏒 would we start a blog?” to which I answered myself thusly:
A fair question. I have been wavering on the idea of starting a blog since we started 5+8 three years ago. Asking myself the same questions people ask themselves when starting something. I have doubts about it. I fear judgement. I'm concerned I won't follow through. But, whatever, I did it and here are my reasons why…. (1. An Inflated sense of self-importance, 2.Writing is good for you, 3.Blogs are good for SEO. 4.It's a little scary)
What if I had never started it? Those four reasons (well, three of four) were good reasons and they have all come to fruition. I waited three years to do something I wanted to do. And, when I did it, I loved it! I found an audience, I found my voice, I remembered how much I enjoy writing, and I hopefully made some people think or feel something worthwhile. That’s a big ol’ win.
So, what I am going to do next (which my team doesn’t know yet, but will shortly) is have them write. It’s way overdue and I hope they find this an exciting challenge. Some will fight it and come up with a bunch of reasons why they can’t. And, before they even try I’ll list them here they don’t have to bother. I’ll even give them my response.
Excuse: I’m too busy.
Reply: So am I.
Excuse: I’m not a good writer.
Reply: You also weren’t a good walker. But, you figured it out.
Excuse: I don’t know what to write about.
Reply: Write about what you care about.
Excuse: I’m nervous people will judge me.
Reply: The ones who matter wouldn’t. The ones who would don’t matter.
Alright, I'm getting excited. I love making people uncomfortable. Which is not always my best trait, but when employed altruistically, it helps people grow. Get ready team, this is going to be fun and terrifying!
