The last blog I'll ever write. Or not.

This is as long as I have gone not writing a blog.?And, even though THIS isn't exactly a blog... it is. It’s been like 6 months or something. I feel bad about it. Which is dumb. I have not stopped writing.?That, I would feel bad about. I just write more short form stuff. I enjoy it. The medium has shifted, but the writing still happens.?

The original reason for the blog back in 2016 is stated in?my very first blog post, titled, “Why the H-E-??-?? would we start a blog?”?to which I answered myself thusly:

A fair question. I have been wavering on the idea of starting a blog since we started 5+8 three years ago. Asking myself the same questions people ask themselves when starting something. I have doubts about it. I fear judgement. I'm concerned I won't follow through. But, whatever, I did it and here are my reasons why…. (1. An Inflated sense of self-importance, 2.Writing is good for you, 3.Blogs are good for SEO. 4.It's a little scary)??

What if I had never started it? Those four reasons (well, three of four) were good reasons and they have all come to fruition. I waited three years to do something I wanted to do. And, when I did it, I loved it! I found an audience, I found my voice, I remembered how much I enjoyed writing, and I hopefully made some people think or feel something worthwhile. That’s a big ol’ win.?

So, what I am going to do next (which my team doesn’t know yet, but will shortly) is have them write. It’s way overdue and I hope they find this an exciting challenge. Some will fight it and come up with a bunch of reasons why they can’t. And, before they even try I’ll list them here they don’t have to bother. I’ll even give them my response.

Excuse: I’m too busy.?

Reply: So am I.

Excuse: I’m not a good writer.

Reply: You also weren’t a good walker. But, you figured it out.

Excuse: I don’t know what to write about.

Reply: Write about what you care about.

Excuse: I just don't want to.

Reply: ??

Excuse: I’m nervous people will judge me.

Reply: The ones who matter wouldn’t. The ones who would don’t matter.

Alright, I'm getting excited. I love making people uncomfortable. Which is not always my best trait, but when employed altruistically, it helps people grow. Get ready team, this is going to be fun and terrifying!