[boyter]

While some of the things mentioned are why I also blog, the main reason I do so is so I can remember what I was thinking. I write my blog for me first. If someone else finds it useful that’s great. I guess you could stick that under clarify my thinking, although I tend to keep notes as I go and then reformed into a condensed post afterwards.

I tend to go back a re-read some posts years after I published them. It’s especially helpful when working on open source projects, as I tend to include warts and all so I can remember what not to do and why.

[dguo]

Author here. That's a great point, and it's true for me as well. I should have mentioned that under the "Be Able to Provide a Link" section since I reference my own posts sometimes.

[mk4p]

Danny! We worked together at BB :) I especially like,

  "I don't claim to actually know all that much, but everyone has something worth sharing."

I've resisted blogging for a long time for fear of not having anything to talk about, but couching it as "sharing" feels like a much better (more generous, more motivating) POV.

If you aren't currently using any "knowledge management" software, you may want to check out Obsidian or Roam Research. I bet you'd get a lot out of it.

[dguo]

Hi! It's good to see you here! Let me know if you do start "sharing." I'd love to check it out.

And thanks for the tip. I've been using Notion, but I've kept my eye on Obsidian and Roam too.