One common theme I’ve noticed in articles is a claim to share knowledge or experience. This raises a question for me: Is there anything else worth sharing? Perhaps my skepticism stems from the understanding that there will always be someone more knowledgeable on any given subject.
Let’s take a step back. When I first began writing technical articles on this platform, I was plagued by a nagging doubt: Was there anything new to say? The fear that someone had already covered the topic I was considering was paralyzing. It felt like I needed to conduct a thorough market analysis before even putting pen to paper.
This self-doubt often manifested in harsh internal dialogue. “Who do you think you are, an expert?” my inner critic would sneer. “There are people who know far more than you. Just give up and go back to what you were doing.”
While I may have exaggerated the severity of these thoughts, they still linger. However, I’ve come to realise that I’m not alone in this struggle.
Whenever I discuss writing, particularly technical writing, with others, a common concern emerges: people worry that their perspective is dull or inconsequential. This self-doubt often stems from the fact that our individual experiences are so deeply personal. We spend 100% of our time with ourselves…
