The day I published this blog!

23.08.2022

I damn did it: I created my own blog!!

I can hear you say:

"Aaaaalright big boy, calm down. That doesn't make you an influencer. It's just another one beside a million others."

And you know what: I damn sure would say the same thing.

But anyhow, here I am now with my own cobbled-together blog.

svenfraede.com

Yeah, I know, very creative.

So why exactly did I decide to build a blog? First, it was just a silly idea, but then I actually put some thought inside:

1️⃣ First of all, I like writing. Simple as that.

Not just for sharing and posting. Just for the activity itself.

It gives me a sense of clearness, discovery, and calmness. I struggle a lot with overthinking. Writing helps me to center my thoughts and get out of my head.

2️⃣ This directly leads me to the second reason.

I'm really putting some brain juice into some personal struggles.

I figured: If I already make such an effort to make sense of things, maybe others would appreciate it if I share them (not saying I'm any Guru or stuff!)

3️⃣ The third reason is simple: Why not?

I'm already posting regularly on LinkedIn. Why not repurpose that stuff? Not sure exactly why, but I am sure the reason will reveal itself sooner or later.

Am I also doing it for fame, coaxing, and applause?

I hope not. I am trying to fight my inner ego, not build it.

But most honestly: I'm just another man with all the flaws and frauds that come with the beautiful burden of human existence.

Having said that:

Any feedback - encouraging, negative, or even brutally honest - is very welcomed.

Go and check it out.

I promise it won't be another one of those "the best three places to visit in Rio de Janeiro" or " Five simple breakfast recipes" blogs.

I'll link the blog down below in the comments.

Happy to hear what you think about it!

Abraços e Beijos.

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Personal note: Once again, I come to the same realization: It's crazy what kind of crazy things happen as soon as you just let them be. 7 months ago, I reached another personal but mainly professional low: I didn't have any profession I was getting better at or even enjoying. I was desperately searching for something to challenge myself. I wanted to have a side project - just for myself - to grow and discover. Arguably the last thing I was thinking about back then was writing, not mentioning even running my own blog.

But here I am. It's something so small and insignificant. But on the same page, it's something so vital for me: A feeling that I am heading somewhere - without even having to know where. Thats a lot of "I"s in just one article. But its some kind of milestone I feel like sharing.

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