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I read two interesting posts today regarding the large number of
GTD-related blogs, and both asked whether there are too many low quality ones written by amateurs (
What I'd like to see from GTD sites and
Let's Talk About The GTD Hype). First, I'll say that I think it's healthy for a community to question itself - the introspection can lead to growth, and, for me, lead me to think about what I'm doing ("What's the successful outcome?"). For me (a productivity coach-in-training) writing helps me:
- more deeply understand my new field,
- get feedback from other coaches/thinkers, and
- offer a body of work for current and prospective clients.
I believe one of the most powerful aspects of blogs is just what some of the commenters disliked - almost anyone (well, anyone with time, a computer, and a net hookup, which eliminates a
good portion of the U.S.) can say her piece. Be they
CAT blogs, BOSS blogs, or VIRAL blogs, they all give a voice to the author, which can help one liberate and develop. In my case, I write because I've found myself irresistibly drawn to this field, and I've been swept up with the idea of exploring coaching. Writing helps me answer these questions:
- Do I enjoy it?
- Am I good at it?
- Does it help others?, and
- Is there a market for it?
(in that order). The bottom line is this: Allen's methodology has helped me tremendously; it has captured my imagination, has exposed me to something that's pulling me along (instead of being pushed by me), and I'm fully enjoying the process.
Does my blog add to the "noise" level? Sure!
Is it authoritative? I'm trying (I have my
esteemed peers). But basically I'm having fun and I'm learning a lot about myself. What more could a blogger ask for?
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