How It All Started

On the third of July this year, I decided it was finally time for something that had been on my mind for a while. I committed to writing and publishing a blog post each day. The reason for this commitment was the influence of books I had read, YouTube creators I followed, and learning about the execution gap—something I wrote about in a previous article.

Last Thursday, when WordPress notified me of my 100th consecutive blog post, I started reflecting on how I want to approach this blog going forward.

Then, two days later, I reached another, perhaps more significant, milestone. After 103 days of consecutive posting, I intentionally skipped a day. That day was the first day I published nothing, and I felt a sense of calm doing it. From the beginning, I suspected that posting daily wouldn’t be sustainable, at least not on one specific topic. Lately, I had noticed my posts were starting to feel more repetitive and shallow.

It is time for a change to this commitment …

What I Learned

I learned a lot in one hundred days. I got up to speed with what SEO is and how it works, and I’ve been able to experiment with different short-form and long-form posts. While I still have plenty to learn, I’ve already made significant progress in understanding these new skills within a short timeframe, and I look forward to what else I will come across.

But these are just the straightforward blogging skills. There are other lessons that go beyond SEO and content types—lessons I find far more valuable.

Throughout these 100+ days, I had to put my work out there. Because of my commitment to posting something each day, I didn’t have the time to edit until it was perfect. Fully embracing this fact allowed me to keep creating, instead of muttering over details and never posting. And this was actually really freeing. It brings a great sense of calm once you accept that none of your work will be perfect, but at least it will be out there.

The journey also involved meeting some lovely people who are much further along in their blogging journeys, and whom I find inspiring. I’ve read blogs from others and interacted with some who have made a similar commitment—posting on a regular basis—and have been doing so for years. And I feel humbled by the sheer dedication and persistence this demonstrates.

I think it teaches what we are all capable of, once we commit to something.

One Last Lesson: Stepping Away From My Initial Commitment

One thing I haven’t mentioned yet is this: I learned that posting every day leaves me feeling rushed. I’ve tried pre-making posts a few times so that I could spend only 2-3 days a week working on blog content, but it still felt like I didn’t have enough time to make honest, elaborate posts about the topics that truly fascinate me—creativity, productivity, and leading a fulfilling life. These topics have more in common than you may expect, and I want to give them the time and depth they deserve as I move forward.

My initial commitment—writing something every day—was a great start. It accelerated my learning curve and brought me up to speed quicker than a looser commitment would have. But now, it’s time to reflect on this initial approach and adjust.

I’ve come to realize that making blogging both enjoyable and meaningful is something that takes time. By stepping away from daily posting, I can focus on crafting more thoughtful content, which I believe will lead to better posts and a more enjoyable creative experience.

Moving forward, I will reduce my content promise to once or twice per week, along with the Sunday Reflection question, as I hope these can help others take a brief moment to reflect. I look forward to seeing you there! 🫴🏽🌱

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