Seth Godin had a great little post on the benefit of blogging (read it here).

In a nutshell, I blog for three reasons:

1. Real time communication – blogging allows me to share info and commentary on issues as they happen (e.g. the flood). You can read about it on the blog… or you can wait for the weekend!
2. Personal insight – blogging allows you and I to conversate about issues that we may not otherwise be able to (e.g. here, here, or here). It allows you to see me in a different light than the stage lights on the weekend. I read a lot of blogs and one of the great benefits of doing so is that I get to know people I’ve never seen! Blogging is living out loud, and I think it’s kinda cool to live out loud!
3. Learning – When I blog it makes me think through an issue and forces clarity! I know that once it’s published it’s out there, so I want to make sure I’ve at least thought through what I write. So blogging forces thoughtfulness and clarity, but it also allows you and I to interact, and often times your comments help to shape or reshape my thinking! I love and learn from our conversations (and hopefully they add value to you too!)

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