From fear to Publication

For eleven years, my writings were confined to my nightstand, and now they reside in a moving box at the top of my closet, where I can’t even remember what I wrote all those years ago.

The fear of criticism paralyzed me. What would others think of my ideas? Would they be considered absurd or simply irrelevant? The very thought of sharing my work caused me an anxiety that left me blank.

But then, a simple phrase changed everything:

“What’s obvious to you isn’t obvious to everyone.”

It was as if someone had lifted a curtain and shown me a new perspective. Suddenly, I realized that my words, even if they seemed ordinary and commonplace to me, could bring something valuable to the world.

For years, I had compared myself to other writers, believing that my ideas weren’t original or profound enough. But that phrase made me realize that everyone has a unique voice and a different perspective. And that by sharing my own story, I was closer to achieving my goals.

You see, my dream has always been to work from home, to be a writer or content creator with a somewhat rare specialty, I think. I also love the hospitality industry, I’m a restaurant Director and I’ve been in this world for 10 years now.

That’s when I clicked not long ago and found the topics I like best and above all, I know what to say because I read, I research but above all I live it and put it into practice.

But anyway, if you want to know more about that topic in depth, read (a letter for you in the tab above and you will understand what I’m talking about)

Returning to the topic,

I realized that to achieve that, I needed more than just writing in a diary. I needed to build a portfolio, a library of free content that would demonstrate my skills and experience. And for that, I had to overcome my fear and start publishing.

I decided it was time to stop hiding my writing. With a lump in my throat and trembling hands, I published my first text.The fear of others’ reactions was immense, but I also felt an indescribable emotion. And although it was difficult at first,each publication brought me closer to my goal.

You see, many times people don’t know if they are making the right decision or not, and this is going to sound very romantic perhaps, but the truth is it all comes down to knowing what you feel, how you feel and being able to listen to that and say… Ok this is my place, this is what I like and I see myself doing it for a long time!

Don’t stop publishing, I beg you, and if you haven’t started yet, no matter your age, please start now, because only something positive can come out of it.

Good luck.