# The beauty of writing

# Introduction

Many people are nervous about writing about a topic because someone else has already written about it.

Honestly, I don't understand why you'd care if someone has written about the same topic. All over the world, people create all kinds of content about the same topic.

**Don't write for others. Write for yourself.**

The beauty of writing is the process of it.

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# The process of writing

When you're writing, you're constantly thinking.

In fact, I'm doing it now. I'm writing, and whatever I'm writing, I'm reading it out loud in my head.

**Writing forces you to think.** It forces you to think thoroughly about the topic.

On top of that, you're often rereading your content. It's constant reinforcement of what you've learned.

Additionally, you may research a topic to explain it better. That's even more learning for you!

# Write for your younger self

Many people are clueless about how to write or where to begin.

Don't be too dramatic. It's simple. **Write for your younger self.**

What would you have told your 6-month younger self?

It's easier when you're writing for a specific person than trying to write for the entire world.

# Why I love writing

I love writing for the benefits it gives me.

Yes, helping others is nice.

However, that's the cherry on top of the cake. And let me tell you, **I'd gladly eat the entire cake without the cherry.**

Here is why I love writing:

* It reinforces what I've learned
    
* It makes me see if I've understood the topic
    
* It helps me better articulate myself
    
* My blog is a place for me to store my knowledge (a second brain)
    

After I wrote my first blog post, I fell in love with writing.

I wish I had begun earlier. **I used to have the assumption that people blog to help others.** But in reality, people first and foremost write for themselves.

# Conclusion

Start a blog.

Form a habit of writing.

Write for your current and younger self.