The Imperfect Start: Why I Finally Decided to Hit 'Publish'

For over a year, I’ve been wanting to start writing blogs. The plan? To share my journey through tech, exploring everything from web development to the exciting world of Web3 and blockchain. It seemed like the perfect way to solidify my knowledge while giving back to a community that’s given me so much. Yet, here I am, a year later, with nothing written.

So, what held me back? It wasn’t a lack of ideas or passion. It wasn’t even about time (okay, maybe a little). It was something much more sinister: perfectionism.

The Trap of Waiting for the 'Right' Moment

Every time I thought about starting, a flood of doubts would hit me:

• "What if it’s not good enough?"

• "What if someone else has already written about this?"

• "I need to learn a bit more before I can confidently write on this topic."

These thoughts keep me holding back. I convinced myself that I would start writing once I will be fully prepared—once I had the perfect idea, enough knowledge, and confidence to hit that ‘publish’ button without hesitation. But here’s the truth: that moment never came.

The Fear of Imperfection

I realized I had created an impossible standard for myself. I was chasing perfection that didn’t exist. And in doing so, I was missing the bigger picture—growth doesn’t come from waiting for the perfect moment, it comes from action, mistakes, and learning.

I was so worried about making my first blog flawless that I forgot why I wanted to write in the first place. It wasn’t about being perfect; it was about sharing, learning, and connecting with others on the same journey.

Embracing the Process

Today, I’ve decided to embrace the imperfect start. Instead of worrying about whether my first blog will be perfect, I’m focusing on one thing: progress.

Here’s why:

1. Writing Helps You Learn: The act of writing forces you to organize your thoughts, reflect on what you know, and identify areas where you need to improve.

2. Learn as you go: Waiting until you’re ‘ready’ will keep you waiting forever. Instead, share what you know now and learn as you go.

3. Perfection Is a Myth: The tech community, especially in spaces like Hashnode, is about sharing knowledge, not flaunting expertise. Your unique perspective matters, even if it’s not exhaustive or definitive.

My First Blog Topic: Overcoming the Fear of Starting

I’ve decided to write my first blog on exactly this: the fear of starting. Because I know many of you, especially those diving deep into the tech, have felt the same. Maybe you’ve hesitated to start that project, contribute to open-source, or share your thoughts with the world because you’re waiting for the ‘right’ moment.

Here’s the thing: the ‘right’ moment is now. You don’t need to have all the answers or be an expert. What matters is that you take that first step and share what you know. The rest will follow.

What I’m Learning (and Sharing) Next

My future blogs will dive into the topics I’m passionate about: Web Dev, Web3, blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and everything in between. These are fields I’m still exploring and learning about every day. But instead of waiting until I know it all, I’m choosing to document the journey.

The Power of Community

One of the best things about tech communities is that you don’t have to go it alone. Platforms like GitHub, Twitter, Hashnode are filled with people at different stages of their journey. Some are just starting out, while others have years of experience in their domains. But what they all have in common is a willingness to share what they know, mistakes and all.

In Conclusion

The journey of a thousand lines of code (or blog posts) begins with a single commit. Today, I’ve decided to commit to imperfection. And I hope this blog inspires you to do the same.

Let’s learn, share, and grow together.