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Summary

The website emphasizes the importance of writing as a means of sharing knowledge, experiences, and personal insights, encouraging writers to be authentic and not worry about criticism.

Abstract

The article "Writing — The Ultimate Way to Share" discusses the value of writing as a tool for sharing what one has learned with others. It highlights the personal empowerment that comes from learning and the significance of conveying that experience through writing. The author suggests that even if a teacher or instructor does not realize the importance of what they've said, their words can be a crucial piece of information for someone else. Writing is seen as a vital way to contribute one's unique perspective to the world, and the author advises to not be deterred by potential criticism, as it is impossible to please everyone. The article encourages authenticity and self-expression, coining the term "ditzyfritzing" to describe the futile attempt to be everything to everybody. It also directs readers to additional resources for writing tips and inspiration.

Opinions

  • The act of writing is inherently valuable for sharing knowledge and personal growth, regardless of the instructor's intention.
  • Writers should focus on the importance of their message and its potential impact on readers, rather than fearing criticism.
  • Authenticity in writing is crucial; trying to please everyone is both fruitless and detrimental to one's true voice.
  • The article promotes a mindset of "Some Will, Some Will Not, So What!" to encourage writers to share their work without fear of rejection.
  • Sharing one's unique perspective through writing can provide significant value to others who may benefit from that specific viewpoint.

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Writing — The Ultimate Way to Share

Forget all this stuff about someone might criticize

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I discovered something exciting yesterday when I was taking a class. I enjoy learning and then sharing that experience of what I learned with others. I can do that by writing about what I learned, how it made me feel, and how empowered I was as a result of learning.

The teacher does not even have to be that good to get value out of their sharing content. Just find a take away that suits you and where you are in life.

Sometimes the teacher or instructor does not even realize that what they said was important. Perhaps it was not that important to them. Still, it could be the exact piece of information that could make a huge difference in what was going on with one of the participants.

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That is why it is so valuable and vital to write. It is necessary to get your work out into the world. Your approach to a situation and how you handled it might be just the exact information that someone else needs.

Forget all this stuff about someone might criticize me-my response-so what? What if they do not like me anymore after they read my work-my response? They were not your real friend anyway if they will not let you share how you feel and what is important to you.

Just remember Some Will, Some Will Not, So What! Make that sign and put it somewhere; you can see it often. We will never please everyone, so stop trying and be who you are, the real authentic you. Many will like and accept you. Stop ditzyfritzing (my word feel free to use it) around trying to be everything to everybody.

A variation of this was first seen on http://creativewritingmadeeasy.com

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