Here Is Why I Don’t Worry About Running Out Of Ideas Anymore, And You Shouldn’t Either
How I Unlocked My Writing Potential
I wished I had stopped much sooner.
If someone were to ask me today why I started writing online in the first place, my answer wouldn’t be how I wanted to explore my creativity or become better at communicating ideas, although they are both true.
In all honesty, the real catalyst for taking that first step and publishing my writing on the internet was that I saw potential. Potential to be heard, potential to earn, potential to add value.
Otherwise, I would’ve just stuck to journaling.
Scarcity mindset
The way I was able to determine I could join a sea of online writers and still stand out was by looking at what others were doing and how much they’ve been able to accomplish. By comparing myself to others.
The problem is that when you start playing this comparison game it’s difficult to know when to stop.
And at some point, you start doubting your ability to keep up, especially when writing online requires consistency.
This is what I was missing
I knew I wanted my writing to provide value, the problem is that I thought I could only do this by writing about ideas no one has ever heard before.
The moment I understood that people need reminders more than new ideas everything changed.
This is why there is a place for your writing, even if you are not always coming up with revolutionary ideas.
It's not about being repetitive
Understand that the value of your writing comes from its ability to resonate with the readers, while reinforcing the knowledge or principles they already hold but may have forgotten or overlooked.
And you will have a very hard time making your writing resonate unless you introduce your unique voice and perspective into it.
I’ve said this many times before, but it is worth repeating (aka reminding you):
Your most valuable asset as a writer is the unique lens through which you experience the world, which should be evident when reading your work.
For the sake of your writing, start adopting a more “abundance mindset”. Stop worrying too much about what others are writing and focus on developing your own unique voice, because ultimately, that’s what readers will be attracted to.
Thank you for reading 🙏