When I started blogging, I didn’t think I’d ever reach 150 posts. Honestly, I thought I’d quit after ten. My first posts were messy, awkward, and I felt embarrassed even pressing publish. But I kept going. And now, looking back, these 150 posts have taught me more than any book or course ever did.
You don’t need to be perfect to start
I wasted weeks trying to write the “right” sentence, the “right” title. In the end, the posts that connected most with people were the ones I wrote quickly, from the heart, without polishing them too much.
Consistency beats inspiration
Some days I felt inspired, words poured out of me. Other days I stared at the screen with nothing. But I still wrote. Even if it was just 200 words that sounded clumsy. Showing up, even on bad days, mattered more than waiting for motivation.
Finding my own voice
At first, I copied the styles of writers I admired. Slowly, without noticing, my own style started forming. A little messy, a little emotional, but mine.
Growth is invisible until it’s not
When I compared one post to the next, I didn’t see much change. But when I compared post 1 to post 100, the difference was huge. That’s the power of small steps stacking up.
Writing for myself, not approval
In the beginning, I refreshed stats, checked comments, wanted praise. Now I write because it helps me breathe, helps me understand myself, and if someone else finds value in it, that’s a gift.
Still learning
150 posts later, I’m still learning. But one thing I know: writing changes you, word by word.
