Why Do I Write? 🙌
Why do I write? Is it just a habit? No—it's a calling, a necessity, a spark that refuses to fade.
First, I write because that's how I think. Writing isn't just my method; it's my process, my compass.
It organizes the jumble.
It sketches order from chaos.
When I write, I learn. Relentlessly.
Writing filters what I read.
Shapes the ideas I encounter.
Calms the thoughts that nag at me.
It’s a conversation with myself. Where answers slowly emerge. Quiet, inked revelations about who I am, what I want, and what matters.
Second, I write because I love to share.
I've taken risks. Leaps of faith.
Sometimes graceful, like a well-executed leap. Sometimes not, like a stumble that ends with a lesson.
But through these experiences, I have something to give.
A story.
A warning.
A nudge.
Not because I have all the answers. Far from it.
But sharing brings value. Maybe someone gets inspired. Maybe they learn something. Maybe they just smile.
That's enough.
Third, I write because I'm in the business of creation.
Marketing, at its core, is about connection. Real connection.
You share. You engage. You connect.
And writing makes that possible.
Words reach where billboards can't. Or where social media noise can’t.
In a world of clutter, there’s power in a full, thoughtful piece. It stands out because it takes the time to dive deeper, to offer substance, not just noise. It's the antidote to the quick, surface-level scroll—a chance for real engagement.
Writing is an intimate handshake. An invisible bridge between strangers—people who might never meet but still understand each other.
I love to question marketing. Challenge trends—like the obsession with vanity metrics over meaningful engagement. Question methodologies—like relying on outdated funnels in a digital-first world.
Predict and rant about what’s broken. What needs to change.
All with one intention: to help. To keep our industry proud. To keep it great.
I write to keep sane.
There’s a stubbornness to it. A rebellion against silence.
But those three reasons keep my fingers typing.
I write to think. I write to share. I write to connect.
And really, what more is there?
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