I Decide to Start Writing Regularly

Usman LubisUsman Lubis
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For over two years, I’ve been thinking about writing and publishing it. I’ve always believed that writing could be a powerful tool for reflection and growth. But every time I considered starting, doubt crept in. I convinced myself that I needed to reach a certain point in life, gain clarity, or confidence before I could begin. That belief initially held me back from starting, always postponing the very act I knew could help me move forward.

Strangely, once I finally reached that “certain point” I had envisioned, the doubts didn’t fade away, they evolved. That milestone didn’t feel sufficient anymore. I set my eyes on another, more distant goal, repeating the same pattern. It became a loop: chasing readiness that kept shifting, always one step further. I realized this mindset was not about preparation, but avoidance masquerading as perfectionism.

Today, I break that cycle. I choose to write not because I feel entirely ready, but because I’ve understood that writing itself is part of the journey. The page doesn’t ask for perfection, only presence. Instead of waiting to be “qualified” by accomplishments or clarity, I’m embracing the process as I am. From this moment forward, I write to explore, to evolve, and to let go of the doubts that kept me silent.

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