Wow, when things pick up, they really pick up. Holidays, an inauguration, a new season of the Bachelor, looming restructuring at my employer, a new computer (MacBook!) – you get the point. Suffice it to say, this blog deserves more attention. What better way to reintroduce this into my life than to reflect on why I’m even writing.
When I began, I only had others in mind. I wanted to provide yet another optional (hopefully insightful) window into a life that a lot of folks in my generation are living due to our severely confused values (“giving back” > $$$). I still want to offer that, but during my short hiatus, I found myself missing this for more selfish reasons: it offers a great opportunity to reflect, flesh out my thoughts, get feedback and grow, and watch the development of my thoughts and opinions over time (in all, think: public journal).
The bottom line implications of my revelation: more writing, less polishing. Hopefully, I will better serve both parties.
I would hope that readers see a shift in their role, too, at least for my posts. As I try to grow into my nonprofit life and nonprofit leadership, comments provide an exceptional virtual mentorship tool, even if they involve vehement disagreement, shameless support, or just some AOL-produced incomprehensible shorthand.
WRITE ON!
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