I’ve entered the blogosphere a number of times before but left for reasons I don’t fully recall. I’m back! This time, I’m writing down the top six reasons I feel I need to blog:
- Space for Cognition – There are just too many things whizzing past me that I need a space to process. From books I’m reading, to things I’m pondering; writing makes me think and think more clearly.
- Personal Growth – This is as much a personal journey as a forum for sharing. Don’t be surprised if I change – I hope to. If a post contradicts something I have said before, suspend your judgement and take it as a sign of growth and not a lack of integrity.
- Feedback & Dialogue – Let’s talk; I want to engage. Leave a comment and let me know what you think. While I won’t discourage complements (eg “nice post!”) – give me some constructive feedback. It’s too easy in this world to re-enforce ones own thinking and beliefs. Challenge me, and maybe we can learn something.
- Aspiring to Author – I would love to write a book one day, this is my way of starting. Maybe I can piece together something from these random thoughts and write my way to a dream-come-true.
- Presence - I’ll suspend fears of identity theft for a moment. Just about everyone needs a presence online these days. With friends scattered around the globe, setting-up a virtual presence is the only way I can stay connected.
- To Save Time – This may sound counterintuitive, but I actually think this will save me time. This is a place to hang my thoughts so they don’t remain lingering…
What will I write about? Let’s find out together. I’m interested in faith, leadership, technology, social enterprise, entrepreneurship, learning, community, family… but those are only facets of who I am and parts of what I hope to write about.
Finally, I’m going to set the bar low. I’m aiming for only two posts a month. While we are at it: don’t be surprised if you find spelling mistakes, gramatical hiccups, or typos. This is un-edited work. Just let me know. I’m not even going to aim for spectacularly written prose, humor or wit – I know I will never write if I set such high expectations on myself.