How many times have you found yourself lost in a sea of desire—hustling for that next big achievement—only to realize that the joy of the journey has slipped right through your fingers? It’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of success, to think that desire is the fuel we need. But what if, instead, fun was the secret weapon in your creative arsenal? As we celebrate the ten-year anniversary of embarking on a writing adventure, I’m reflecting on the realities of creativity and expression. From the chaotic whirlwind of my first blog post to now, having penned over 2,000 pieces, I’ve discovered profound lessons that echo through each year of my journey. In sharing these insights, I hope to spark a shift in how we—creatives, bloggers, and writers—approach our craft: prioritizing joy over external validation. So, are you ready to dive into a treasure trove of lessons learned? Here’s the story of how embracing fun outpaced desire on my path to becoming a dedicated wordsmith. LEARN MORE.
On fun beating desire, picking a hill, and your endless artistic arsenal
September 28, 2024 was the ten-year-anniversary of my first blog post. Back then, I didn’t know the first thing about headlines, title case, or narrative structure. I had no clue I was going to be a writer, let alone that I would get to do it full-time. And I definitely didn’t imagine landing here, a decade later, fully intending to write not just for another ten years but for the rest of my life.
Still, somehow, I’ve managed to publish over 2,000 pieces of writing since that first post. I rarely feel all the wiser, but I’ve undoubtedly learned a thing or two along the way. To mark the occasion, I’d like to share ten of the more palpable lessons from my journey: one particular theme that emerged during each of the years that I’ve been writing.
Here are ten lessons from ten years of wordsmithing.
1. Fun will carry you farther than desire ever could.
Right after that first article, I started writing a series of technical posts on how to google. I wrote and wrote, and it grew and grew. Eventually, I decided to turn the series into a book.
