Hello world
Writing is hard.
I really struggle with it. Often, it reminds me of homework and the endless essays we had to write in school. It was never enjoyable — it felt like a chore. My brain also struggles to digest long-form content. I much prefer bite-sized chunks of information. Because of that, I also find reading a challenge.
I could list many excuses for why I’ve never embraced writing. In fact, I can count the number of blog posts I’ve written in my entire 19-year career on one hand. I guess there’s a very real, perceived fear. It usually boils down to feeling too exposed — like having to get technical minutiae absolutely perfect. A level I’ve never felt I could achieve. Or feeling like no one will care what I have to say — or worse, not feeling like I have any real knowledge to impart. Imposter syndrome is real.
But it’s something I want to change. Even if I just write for myself, it serves as a memory jog and a way to aid learning. I didn’t appreciate, in my younger years, how much information I was able to consume. I took it for granted. But now, I recognise that I need to adapt to how my brain works today, as I hurtle toward 40 years old.
I need to learn how to write — especially when it comes to tackling technical subjects. I think small wins are the way forward. Short articles. Anything I can commit to writing regularly. Over time, I hope it’ll become easier. Practice makes (almost) perfect.
There’s a lot to consider — and I still need to figure out a plan of attack. I don’t want to add too much formality or impose too many rules around writing. That said, I know I’ll need to commit to a regular-ish schedule, or it’ll be far too easy to put off.
I really admire prolific bloggers. Heck, I’ve learned so much from what others have written over the entirety of my career. I couldn’t be more thankful. It feels good to be able to share knowledge. So even if just one person finds something I’ve written helpful, then that’s a good enough reason to start now.