People often seem surprised when I tell them I’ve been writing continuously online for over fifteen years.
I never considered it that big a deal because it was something I just did.
I enjoy this, for the most part.
But more recently, it’s become clearer why I’ve kept it up while others around me drop like flies.
I’ve seen talented, fascinating people create beautiful things, whether writing, art, films, or podcasts.
But then, after a few months, they disappear.
I know why it’s often like this, and my reasoning isn’t conventional.
They weren’t doing it for something bigger.
They lacked a cause.
I know this is what many people say, but I never did this for the money alone.
It may have started that way, but it’s not what’s kept this going.
I see things in the world that bother me.
I write about things that bring relief to these problems.
Knowing I’m contributing like this, even if in a small way…
It makes creating and sharing things an easy sell for me.
And I think too many people lack this component.
