10 Days of Diary Writing on Substack a first Impression
Embracing Community, Feedback, and the Joy of Writing
Well, folks, I did it. I made it to 10 consecutive days of writing a daily diary entry on Substack. Yeah, that’s right – double digits! It feels like the kind of victory you’d get from winning a pool game in a pub – small, yet oh-so-satisfying. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it this much. Truth be told, I’ve never thought of myself as a good writer. Actually, let me rephrase that: I believed I wasn’t a good writer because languages, spelling, and reading have always been my Mount Everest, courtesy of my trusty sidekick, dyslexia.
But you know what? I’ve come to love the vibe on Substack. It’s like finding that perfect pub where everybody knows your name – not like the hustle and bustle of Reddit, Facebook, or Twitter. The comments here? Pure gold. Thoughtful, encouraging, and downright heartwarming. It’s a community I feel is worth investing in. Let’s see what returns we get, shall we?
In the past ten days, I’ve garnered my first likes, gained 5 subscribers (huge shoutout to you all!), received a restack (thanks, Nathalie!), and some really lovely feedback and comments on my writing. That little voice in my head keeps saying, “Who cares what you write and think? Nobody cares.” Well, joke’s on you, little voice – somebody does care!
The most important thing for me has been this half-hour of commitment every evening to write a post. It’s great for my soul. Just letting it all out, writing it down, and sending it off into the wilds of the internet. Writing has become my version of the sewer system scene in Ted Lasso (Season 3, Episode 1). Remember that one? When they discuss that they need an “internal connected sewer system” and send all the poopa away? That’s me, folks. Sending away the poopa and cleansing my mind. It’s liberating.
So, I’m committing to keep going, writing a diary entry every day, no matter what. You can support me by commenting, following, or even subscribing to my Substack – that would be amazing. And hey, if you have thoughts on my daily struggles, I’d love to hear them and learn from you.
I’ve also got some bigger plans. I’ll be writing longer-form stories – deep dives into leadership, my struggles, and the issues I’m facing. I’m also going to tackle the topic of my dyslexia. It’s been a tough companion throughout my life, sometimes lying low only to come back with a vengeance. But we’re going to face it head-on together.
Thank you for reading and joining me on this journey of healing. Here’s to the next 40 posts! I’ll write another reflection when we hit 50 consecutive posts (knock on wood).
So long, and remember: if life gives you lemons, make lemonade and use the seeds to plant a lemon tree
Cheers,
Walter