There's an urban legend that says whenever a programmer starts something new, they should kick it off with a "Hello World". So here I am, starting my blog with a "Hello World".
After reading this post, I finally found the courage to try writing every day. There will probably be days when I write just a single paragraph, but the important thing is consistency.
But why do I want to start writing?
In a world where we are heavy consumers of social media, often spending two or three hours just scrolling, I feel like my mind has become slower and that I struggle to focus. After reading the book Stolen Focus, I realized that one of the main causes of my problems is social media itself.
So I want to start writing as a way out of social media, kind of like chewing gum for a smoker trying to quit nicotine. On top of that, writing improves cognitive development, helps organize your thoughts, and brings a bunch of other benefits.
Just a heads up: I come from an exact sciences background and I always thought I was terrible at writing essays. My first posts will probably have grammar and agreement mistakes, but I believe that's part of growing as a writer. At some point you just have to start.
What am I going to write about?
Honestly, I don't know. Maybe about technology, about how I fixed a bug that made me lose my hair, or simply about something I consumed, be it a book or a series.
Since I really love technology, programming specifically, I believe that's what I'll write about the most. But I don't want to limit myself to just one subject.