Why I Restarted Blogging

I can hardly remember the last time I wrote an article for myself. I did write some tech product reviews this year, fewer than before, but only because of sponsorship obligations.

Expressing my views has never been difficult for me. But I have forgotten how good it feels.

Busy days in 2024

It was an incredibly busy year for me. Exping and Hive have consumed much of my time. During workdays, I focus on Exping product development, while my nights are dedicated to Hive development.

I also spend my weekends with my son and my pregnant wife. These moments are precious to me, and I cherish every second spent with them.

Whether it's playing car toys, going for walks, or simply relaxing at home, I make sure to give them my undivided attention. It's a reminder of the importance of family and the joy that comes from being present in their lives.

Keep growing

In my remaining free time, I still find time to read articles and maintain interests in various topics. Tech products, psychology, relationships, building things, and parenting are just a few of the areas that fascinate me.

However, I can't process as much information as before, especially through RSS readers. Instead, I mainly rely on email newsletters, which provide me with a curated selection of content that I can easily digest.

With so many things going on, I haven't had time to sit at my desk and write about topics. But that's just an excuse for my absence. As I always tell myself, I'm not too busy to ship things.

Fear of judgment

Then I discovered my real problem: I was afraid of expressing my views. My perspectives might be one-sided, difficult to express accurately, or based on incomplete understanding—I couldn't get past these mental barriers. I feared people would look down on me or judge me through a biased lens, something I had rarely felt before.

So I quit talking in public for a long time.

In retrospect, I recognize that this fear of judgment was not entirely rational. People are complex, and so are their reactions to ideas.

By silencing myself, I was not only denying others the opportunity to hear my views but also denying myself the chance to receive constructive feedback that could help refine those views.

The realization that judgment, whether positive or negative, is an inevitable part of life, was liberating.

Life is the art of shipping

After building the Hive app and receiving numerous comments, I finally realized that facing judgment is as natural as drinking water.

Every piece of work must be shipped to the App Store before I can know if it truly serves users' needs. And users can only provide feedback once the app is in their hands—building in isolation helps no one.

When I ship something with bugs, users rightfully point out my mistakes. Yet when I deliver great work, they send heartfelt emails thanking me for solving their problems.

Negative feedback stings, but positive comments bring joy that lasts for days. That's the essence and joy of building things—it all comes down to shipping.

Writing articles follows the same principle as shipping a product. I have countless thoughts after reading articles and news. By sharing them, I discover whether others think like me or differently. This exchange is essential for truly understanding both sides of any issue.

A simple beginning

In the past, I would have obsessed over where to publish and what kind of personal website to build, wasting time on everything except actually writing and publishing content.

From my experience with the Hive Project, I've learned that it's better to focus on expressing genuine thoughts rather than pursuing perfection or seeking initial praise. There's no need to dress up or hide imperfections behind fancy decorations.

So here I am, with a simple blog—exactly what I need.

See you in the next post.