7 Reasons why you should blog


                7 Reasons why you should blog
                                          

 Before we move any further, I would like you to make sure that you aren’t wasting your time reading this post. I would request you to honestly answer the following three questions I jotted down.

If you miss out on a single one, I would recommend you not to proceed with your idea of blogging, and thus dream of making money with it. These questions shall prove to be a litmus test for you, and will tell you whether you’ve got what it takes to become a blogger, and to earn a decent living in this field.

QUESTION#1 

Are you motivated enough to start a blog? Or have you just heard from a friend and ‘thought’ about doing so? If you’re NOT sure about it, please quit right here.

QUESTION #2 

Are you an impatient person? If yes, please quit. Blogging is NOT for you unfortunately. It requires tonnes of patience and determination.

QUESTION #3  

Can you devote at least 3 hours to your blog daily for 6 months? I recommend pre-planning 3 hours daily as different people have different levels of productivity, so for some people, it might take at least 3 hours daily to come up with creative and quality content. Hence, set 3 hours as your minimum threshold. And if you don’t think you will be able to give enough time to your blog, then maybe, all this effort is just not worth it.

I will give you 7 reasons why you should blog according to my perception



1.You’ll become a better writer. At its core, writing is communication. It is about recording thoughts on paper and compelling others to agree with them. To that end, writing (just like every other form of communication that has ever existed) improves with practice. Blogging will not force you to become a better writer, it’ll just happen as you do it. And becoming a better writer holds important benefits for the rest of your life—whether you are creating a book, a presentation, a résumé, or an anniversary card for your spouse.

2.You’ll become a better thinker. Because the process of writing includes recording thoughts on paper, the blogging process encourages you to stop and think deeper. 
You will delve deeper into the matters of your life and the worldview that shapes them. Unfortunately, at this point, many will choose not to blog (or write at all) based on the faulty reasoning that they “have nothing to say.” But to that line of thinking I always respond the same way, maybe you just haven’t discovered yet what you have to say.


3.  It’ll lead to healthier life habits. Blogging requires time, devotion, commitment, and discipline. And just to be clear, those are all good things to embrace – they will help you get the most out of your days and life. 

 Since beginning to blog, I have become an early riser, a runner, and can now properly identify my favorite drink at Starbuck’s (Caramel Macchiato). And even if those three habits don’t personally appeal to you, blogging will provide opportunity for new life habits to emerge in yours.

4.You’ll meet new people. Whether it be through comments, e-mails, or social media, you may be surprised at how quickly you meet people on-line. And by meet people, I mean legitimately form relationships that seek to serve one another. The blogging community is friendly, encouraging, and genuinely cheering for you to succeed—the only thing missing is you.

5.You’ll make some money. You don’t need to make money to enjoy blogging. In fact, sometimes making money from your blog can actually start to distract you from the joy that you found in the first place. That being said, whether you make $20/year or $20,000/year, it’s still pretty nice to have a hobby that actually pays you back.


6.You’ll become more well-rounded in your mindset. After all, blogging is an exercise in give-and-take. One of the greatest differences between blogging and traditional publishing is the opportunity for readers to offer input.
 As the blog’s writer, you introduce a topic that you feel is significant and meaningful. You take time to lay out a subject in the minds of your readers and offer your thoughts on the topic. Then, the readers get to respond. And often times, their responses in the comment section challenge us to take a new, fresh look at the very topic we thought was so important in the first place.
  
7.It’s free. Your blog can begin today without spending a single penny now (or ever). I use blogger and highly recommend it. With an initial investment of $0, why not give it a shot? Or for just a few dollars/month, you can use your very own domain name. 

 Remember, you don’t need to blog as a means to get rich or as a means to gather a huge following. You don’t even need to blog as a means to change the Internet… the change that a blog will cause in your life is reason enough.


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