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> I don't have an answer but I do think "it's cathartic" is part of things

I write because the thoughts need to get out of my head. I can’t not write.

I publish because getting feedback on my writing (both implicit and explicit) helps me understand how to phrase things for maximum impact. It’s also a great way to do Hamming’s open door idea from that famous essay.

Having tested ways of expressing ideas has been great in all sorts of contexts. People think I’m super quick on my feet and able to grok things quickly, but really I’ve just put in the reps, pre-chewed their arguments and concerns, and developed ways to express my insights in ways that land.

As that anecdote attributed to Churchill goes: “What are you doing? We have to go!” … “One sec, just preparing my off the cuff remarks”

Plus it turns out publishing is great for increasing your luck surface area. I wouldn’t be here without my blog.




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