Take a risk and stand out

This is my first post, and I’m looking forward to sharing some thoughts and ideas. After talking through my aspirations with a friend, they suggested that I should start a blog to get myself and my ideas out there. So here we are.

Over the years, I have always wondered about starting a blog, but I guess I fell into the trap that many do. With so many other great blogs out there, what could I possibly have to say that hasn’t already been said?

Others who have been blogging for some time will tell you that this is a common feeling. But there are upsides to blogging, such as:

• Learning: You will learn a lot by researching and writing about a topic. To write well and teach something, you need to understand it well yourself.
• Feedback: You will get feedback from others, which can help you learn and grow. This is the one that can make you feel afraid and vulnerable - we all fear negative feedback.
• Documenting: You will have a record of your thoughts and ideas. This isn’t just useful for others, but for yourself, and you never know when you might end up googling something and find your own blog post 😲
• Career: I wonder how long I had been sandbagging my career and networking opportunities through the potential missed opportunities of not standing out. How many others might have known me through my blog before they even met me?

Who knows, maybe this isn’t that big a risk after all. Maybe it’s just a small step towards something bigger. Let’s find out!