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Why I'm Starting a Blog
- Authors
- Name
- Kyler Figgins
- @kfiggins1
I Am Not a Writer
Was the message I told myself over and over.
Writing is painful and I have avoided it for most of my life. To write any important document, I have depended on others to make it readable.
Today I begin my journey with learning how to write. I will use "Everybody Writes" by Ann Handley as my guide to help me along my voyage.
The Goal
To publish perfectly written pieces is not the goal.
The goal is to learn how to express myself through the medium of writing.
I am the type of person who cannot sit still. I am always exploring new topics, hobbies and ideas. In the last few years I have:
- Learned to build and fly FPV drones
- Started 3D printing
- Picked up pickleball and signed up for my first tournament
- Read one book per week in 2021
- Perfected the cast iron ribeye
Today I begin my journey as a writer.
It is possible to become world-class, enter the top 5% of performers in the world, in almost any subject within 6-12 months, or even 6-12 weeks.
Tim Ferris
Tim Ferris has been a huge inspiration to me on how to hack learning.
I love diving into a brand new hobby or skill, destructuring it and making a plan to become proficient.
Conclusion
Writing is a multiplier across many domains in life.
Self labeling can be a powerful tool. In that light:
I am a writer.