Blogging For The Right Reasons

I’ve often thought I should blog. At first, many years ago, it was because everyone was doing it. That’s really no good reason at all. Some years later, when I was starting my own business, I believed it would help garner some attention. However, I was way too busy and never got around to it. Not that long ago I thought I should blog to help my “professional networking.” I don’t even participate in Facebook, so that’s just silly.

Today is different. I’m starting a blog. I’m putting my stake in the ground and this time it’s for the right reasons. I want to blog to help myself. I want to document my thoughts and experiences and get feedback and start arguments. I want my opinion out there for everyone to see.

This will make me a better person and a better professional. At least that’s the expectation. In any case, even if it fails to achieve those goals, it should leave me a better...