Writing every day (?)
I like programming and learning about stuff I find interesting. Particularly interested in functional programming and typing systems.
I have a background in Cognitive Science/Psychology and Mathematics. Sadly halted due to physical and mental health issues arising from getting Covid. Which unfortunately hit me quite hard back on 2020. I'm still dealing with some sequels so I would prefer working from home.
I find it fun trying to find insights that cut across disciplines. I tend to favor the "theoretical" side of things. But I also try to get as much hands-on experience as possible.
I am writing a blog. Trying to share what I learn, and that others might find useful. I try to focus on the unique things I can bring to the table. Hoping to add value to the life of other developers. I always have a thousand ideas racing through my mind, so I don't have any trouble coming up with ideas on what to write. If any, I have a hard time cutting down on the number of things I want to write about :D
On a personal note. I have always been quite solitary and introverted. But I don't think I'm shy. I love videogames and started programming because I wanted to make my own.
I am a bit of a perfectionist. Which may be good if my goal is to produce high quality output. Sadly I also have a very hard time keeping focused for prolonged periods of time. ADHD has been my Achilles heel ever since I have use of reason. Unfortunately I don't have access to the adequate medications. But that's fine, I manage in other ways. My university diploma says I am a psychologist!
Thus, each post is taking me an obscene amount of time to research, write, rewrite and finish. Since starting my blog I have been posting around once a week. Which is way less than I would like, to be honest.
I think a good compromise might be making a habit of writing something each day. As well as working on more-well-prepared weekly-ish posts.
I have read some good advice here on Hashnode which mostly points out how important it is to make it a daily habit of writing. Chris Bongers wrote about how he managed to write every day for 700 days and how it changed his life. And Victoria Lo's article why every developer should start blogging inspired me to start this blog in the first place.
Miki Szeles urges on how important it is to start writing now. He points out that this is a great way to get feedback and build connections.
Miki finishes his post with this:
📚Think about what is the topic closest to your soul that makes your heart pump faster even by thinking about it? If you find it, I am pretty sure you cannot fail with writing an article about it.
Well, that really strikes a chord with me. I have a ton of topics that make me feel that way. Many of them not so much tech-related as tech-tangential. But I'm sure I can always find a way to relate them to tech and programming.
Wish me luck. And a consistent attention span... I waste way too much time on the crappy drawings on my post's cover images.
