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It really depends on what you want from them. If you enjoy writing, then write. If you want traffic, then you can measure if they are or aren't generating it fo
by anitil 5y ago
It really depends on what you want from them. If you enjoy writing, then write. If you want traffic, then you can measure if they are or aren't generating it for you.
I have a few thoughts on the writing itself, if you're open for feedback. If not, look away now.
These posts feel like they could do with a lot more personality. As an example, in the anxiety post you talk about what anxiety feels like ("Your heart is pounding and your brain won’t shut up.") This is a _great_ opening. Tell me more.
But it very quickly turns into a list of generic (sorry) advice. Which is fine, but there are millions of '7 ways to help with anxiety' posts. But there's only one of you.
I feel like that post could have really focused on the specifics of your situation, rather than "eating healthy, exercising, getting 8 hours of sleep, being outside first thing in the morning, and meditation."
For example, it's _very_ interesting that you'd previously never had anxiety and that the interpersonal drama in your startup contributed to you developing anxiety. How did you know that you were anxious? How did you sense that it was different to short-term stress? Did the people around you notice? Did you withdraw from social event? I want to read that post!
Or to take a hackernews approach, what is it specifically about being in a startup that's anxiety provoking? Did you borrow money from friends that you can't afford to lose? Did you leave a comfortable job and are now watching your friend's careers progress while yours seemingly flounders? Are you struggling with technical challenges that you don't know how to overcome? Is the jump to management taking you by surprise? I want to read that post!
Hope that wasn't too harsh. You're doing great just getting things out there, which I have never done. So be proud.
- druk 5y agoNot too harsh at all. I've heard it from others but they were all my friends or family so I thought that they were biased. I think that I do want to make it more personal. Will try to experiment with that a little bit. Big thanks!