These 3 Massive Perks of Writing Will Keep Me Typing Forever
Now that I’ve started writing, I will never stop.
Let’s flashback to high school.
I was an awful writer.
I almost failed English class multiple times because I got failing marks on my essays.
The problem was that I was constantly forced to write about subjects I had no interest in. That made it hard to write because I have trouble focusing on things that don’t interest me.
So, my mind wandered everywhere aside from my essays and my marks suffered.
Just over a year ago, I decided to take what I dreaded and attempt to turn it into a strength.
I took a few writing courses, started practicing by creating anonymous blogs, and eventually built up the courage to start my own.
In the last few months, I’ve noticed 3 massive perks.
These perks are so awesome that I will never stop writing.
1. I am learning more effectively than ever
The greatest form of learning is when you begin to teach others. It forces you to learn more thoroughly and retain more knowledge.
Writing is an art form that forces you to teach others.
Since I started writing, I’ve noticed that often I was not as knowledgeable on certain topics as I thought I was. Anytime I realize this while I’m writing, it leads to me reading and researching more so that I can finish my article.
Writing forces you to think carefully through your thoughts and opinions.
Yes, you can occasionally BS your way through writing 800, 1200 or 2000 words on a subject, but you typically won’t.
At least, if you care about your writing you won’t – others will notice.
On top of this, writing has also changed the way I read. I am now more effective and efficient.
Even if I am only 10% better because of writing, that benefit compounded over the remainder of my life is huge.
That is enough reason for me to never stop writing.
2. My communications skills have improved
This isn’t something most people would take into consideration, but if you think about it, it makes sense.
Constantly looking at words, spelling them, reading them, and thinking about how to phrase them in your head, will make you far better at communicating them.
Since I started writing, my communication skills have vastly improved.
I phrase my sentences better
My sentences are more articulate
I know what I want to say ahead of time
I can convey my train of thought more effectively and with fewer words
Good communication is a skill that brings many benefits to your life.
It has helped me in my businesses, relationships and when creating content.
Given the fact that we are social creatures, it is in your best interest to work on your communication skills as well.
Writing is a surprisingly great way to do this.
3. People have reached out to me thanking me
The original reason I wanted to start my blog was to share what I have learned and where I have failed so that others can save time on their journey.
On top of that, I thought it would be a good way to force me to learn more and to think more clearly.
I figured helping myself while potentially helping others sounded like a good deal!
Failures are only useful if you learn from them. By documenting your failures, it is far more likely you can digest those lessons.
Sharing those lessons with others, and allowing them to learn from them is the most powerful perk of writing.
I didn’t know how long it would take my writing to benefit others, or how effective it would be, but since I started writing, I have had numerous people reach out to me and thank me.
A year ago, I would have never guessed how much my writing could positively affect others, but now that I have seen it and heard from people firsthand, I can’t stop.
The reward of helping others is the best benefit that you could ask for from writing and now that my writing has had that effect, I will never stop.
Conclusion
Writing might not be your thing. The main reason I decided to take it on was that I specifically avoided and hated it for years.
One of the main reasons I dropped out of university was to avoid writing about things I had no interest in.
But, by diving into this craft and focusing on what I enjoy, I have been able to not only eliminate this pain point but also get numerous perks as a result.
I want to challenge you to dive into a craft and see what benefits come from it. I bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised too!
Thanks for reading