Today, I’m starting my blog.
I’ve been thinking about doing this for a long time, but a kind of stage fright held me back. Eventually, I got over it.
This is my space – my stage. And even if my performance isn’t great, that’s okay. The worst that could happen is that people get bored and go home. I can live with that.
Interestingly, the real challenge began months ago — even before I thought about creating a blog. That’s when I first started writing just for myself. I quickly discovered how hard it was to get words out.
I thought back to my school days when I had to give impromptu speeches. Even then, I always managed to speak – maybe not elegantly, but at least words came out.
So why did writing feel so much harder?
I realised it’s because I was afraid of being wrong – of making mistakes. When we speak, we don’t overthink; we just talk. So I decided to write the same way: write like I talk. And the best part about writing is that you can always revise, refine, or even delete before anyone sees it. That thought made me more comfortable.
I had to overcome these small hurdles just to reach the starting line. But that’s how every journey begins — one step at a time. I hope to go a long way from here, and maybe, inspire someone else to start too.
Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful day.
Goutham Lal