I Didn’t Know Where This Was Going —And That’s Entirely The Point


Most of my writing starts with a simple idea—an idea swirling around in my brain that wants to be put down on paper.

I had an idea for an article - but when I did a Google search on the potential title I found that there were already many, MANY, similar articles on the same concept.

I don't usually pre-search my idea to see what's out there, I just write what comes to mind and the article comes to fruition.

And yet today I searched. And wow - there's so much out there!

My article was already written - by someone else. And better than I could write it!

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Former CEO who accidentally retired at the age of 36. I share insights on FIRE, enjoying life, and personal growth at http://accidentallyretired.com

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