Stories Matter

Why I’m okay writing some of the same old stuff.

I’m doing a blog a day for 30-days challenge. At times it feels like everything I’m writing has already been done, and probably better than I’m doing it. So why do I keep posting stuff if there are better resources?

I struggled with this for a while, it’s part of the reason I was never consistent with blogging. It takes time and effort to come up with a new idea and write something moderately sensible. When I start researching some of my ideas it quickly starts to appear that other people, with large followings and immense skill covered it in depth. But none of them are me.

Even if my advice is similar and my results not worthy of fame, perhaps my effort or background will catch someones eye. When we read about or watch a multi-millionaire explain, retrospectively, how they achieved success or structure their day it can be tough to relate.

I’m a stay at home dad trying to figure out how to earn a living wage writing fiction. My undergrad degree is in Mathematics, my work experience is in high tech. When I talk about meditation, or technology impacting our lives, it doesn’t feel like the same story someone else has already told.

Most important to me, who knows who I’ll reach? If there is someone out there trying to make their own way but can’t find a connection or source that resonates with them, maybe it’s me.

Even if I only get a couple reads and one recommend on Medium it’s cool. Reaching one person with my version of the same old story and convincing them that they can do it, they can take charge of their own change and they can find a way to do the things that excite them, it is worth it.

Tell your story, it matters.