Why Blogs Matter - Robert Breen
Robert Breen
Robert Breen reflects on the significance of his blog, which he started ten years ago, as a platform for sharing his thoughts and connecting with readers. He values blogging for helping him discover his voice, think critically, and build meaningful connections with others. Despite doubts about the future of blogging in the age of social media, he remains optimistic about its relevance and the importance of individual expression online.
7 Feb 2025
To discover what I think. It’s easy to fool yourself in a journal by writing open-ended, rambling thoughts without any conclusion or action. But writing for an unknown audience requires more thought and rigor. I have to open my mind to the variety of perspectives others might bring to the subject, which helps me avoid tunnel vision and insular thinking.
To find my voice. It took staring down my 50th birthday to believe I had a valuable perspective to share. My writing to that point had been private musings in a journal or business memos.