I'll bite. I mostly write for me. Because my memory is unperfect, because it shows gaps in my understanding, it forces me to gather all the links, resources, re

I'll bite. I mostly write for me. Because my memory is unperfect, because it shows gaps in my understanding, it forces me to gather all the links, resources, references. Because it feels so much more concrete than other software/computer endeavors. It's also a great help to closing a topic. Once everything is put down and said, I can checkpoint in trust that I'll be able to restore later. Closing all the open loops. For some time at least. And sometimes, most of the times, I end up sharing with interested parties. Either because someone needs to write up a conclusion or synthesis, and (very humbly) better me than someone else, especially if I'm the one doing or driving most of the work. If you share widely, sometimes it's also a way to find other kindred souls, or to have a place to come back 'see, someone tried this and it worked'. And to challenge oneself against a larger public and see whether you need to improve in some ways. Just don't look too much at HN or Twitter downers (use the mute and block features heavily), try and focus on positive and constructive, additive comments. Push back, shut down, leave alone anything harmful. It may come with the need for additional therapy sessions (it did for me the first times), so please beware. It doesn't need to be a fight. I hope whenever/if you feel like writing something and share it, that I'll be able to read it and maybe enjoy the thoughtful ideas or conversation or inspiration, the challenge.