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How can I determine if blogging is for me?

John from Quora asks:

How can I determine if blogging is for me?

The easiest way to find out is simply to do it. Blogging is many things to many people: a skill, a hobby, a form of expression, or an income source. But the only way to know if it's for you is to try it.

We rarely lose interest in a hobby because of the end result. Everyone can get their head around a goal they want to achieve. What people actually lose interest in is the process.

In my experience, when I enjoy the process and stay detached from the outcome, I know I've found something worth pursuing.

Media only shows us the outcomes. People sell us the outcomes. But to find out if blogging is for you, you have to ignore the results and focus on the work itself.

Regardless of what you want to achieve, if the process isn't something you can stick to or find inspiring, then you’ve still learned something valuable about yourself.


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