Don't fear missing out: realize that others are missing out on your perspective
I know what you're thinking, “But I have nothing new to offer!"
You do: It's just a matter of developing your own voice.
Like the mining of rare-earth materials. Here's how to begin:
Imitate: Mimic what others do, like an apprentice learns from the master. Certain methods have been tested by countless across the years. Start with the basic act of copying.
It's not the copying of the outcome.
It's the copying of the process.
Go through the motions to experience what it is like.
When you share a link, explain why it is interesting. How does It resonate with what's on your mind? Guide others to realize the relevance by leaving a digital-post it note on a source—even one sentence.
Translate: Using your own words, simplify concepts for others, whether those without the appropriate background or those who think the topic is irrelevant.
The word metaphor means to carry across. You are carrying across an idea from your world into another's. The materials in the respective worlds are different. Find a way to bridge the comprehension gap.
Illuminate: After many reps, connections emerge and recombinations appear. The goal isn't virality. The goal is to put in the effort. At the end, you'll have a collection of thoughts for your reference and for others' enlightenment.
I can't wait to see your illumination ✨
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